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How to get fromSanta Fe to Newport Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Newport Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SAF - SNA
    6h 26m
    $115–499

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 577 bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Norwalk Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Balboa Covesbus bus
    6h 5m
    $81–333

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train Nmrx
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    20h 52m
    $278–610

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    24h 23m
    $157–278

  5. Drive 846 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Newport Beachcar car 846 mi
    13h 28m
    $155–223

Santa Fe to Newport Beach by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Newport-18Th via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 20h 52m.

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