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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Newport Coastby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Newport Coast by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 28m
    $83–141
  2. Drive 139.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Newport Coastcar car 139.7 mi
    2h 25m
    $26–37
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 4m

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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Newport Coast, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Irvine every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Newport Coast via Los Angeles and Irvine in around 5h 4m.

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