- Must visit
USS Midway Museum
Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newport Beach, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport Beach, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 3 buses that leave Newport Beach, CA for San Diego, CA on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport Beach, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newport Beach, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport Beach, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:24AM | Arrival Time 08:04AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 09:49AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:39AM | Arrival Time 11:49AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:39PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:09PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:09PM | Arrival Time 08:49PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:09PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Newport Beach, CA to San Diego, CA buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2h35 | 5:10 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h20 | 3:55 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h50 | 4:25 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:39 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h10 | 4:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 1h50 | 5:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 1h25 | 5:25 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h20 | 6:20 PM San Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h20 | 6:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:09 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h10 | 7:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:09 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h10 | 9:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2h15 | 10:45 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h45 | 10:15 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h15 | 9:45 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 3:30 AM Newport Beach, CA | 1h15 | 4:45 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
0 | 9:09 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h10 | 10:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h10 | 11:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h45 | 12:25 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2h20 | 12:25 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h45 | 11:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 7:10 PM Newport Beach, CA | 2h00 | 9:10 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Newport Beach, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
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Leading contemporary art museum with major postwar and current works, especially strong in Southern California and Pacific Rim artists.
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Scenic cove known for sea lions, clear water, coastal cliffs, and highly shareable sunset and ocean-view walks.
Wide sandy beach beside the Hotel del Coronado, popular for walking, photography, and classic Southern California scenery.
Beer-battered or grilled local fish in tortillas, usually topped with cabbage, crema, and salsa. A signature coastal San Diego staple with strong Baja influence.
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Historic, no-frills Mexican restaurant famous for house-made tortillas, rolled tacos, and comforting traditional plates. A beloved local institution with a classic atmosphere.
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Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels, dining, and parking near the coast and downtown.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valet.
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