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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Major modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important collection and frequent blockbuster exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
11 h 7 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
615 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA without transferring at least once.
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 AMTRAK
761 Pacific Surfliner · 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner
761 Pacific Surfliner · 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner
761 Pacific Surfliner · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 AMTRAK
765 Pacific Surfliner · 5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold RunnerOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 382 miles (615 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $163 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $105 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $163 (€134).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 28m.
Train takes on average 11h 53m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $85 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 11h 53m versus 6h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner | 12:15 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 10h40 | 10:55 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 AMTRAK | 12:15 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 11h15 | 11:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
761 Pacific Surfliner · 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner | 6:01 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 10h53 | 4:54 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2 transfers | |
761 Pacific Surfliner · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner | 6:01 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 10h53 | 4:54 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2 transfers | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight | 8:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 13h27 | 9:31 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 5619 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner | 8:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 13h54 | 9:58 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2 transfers | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight | 8:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 13h27 | 9:31 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner | 8:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 11h52 | 7:56 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2 transfers | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK | 8:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 12h21 | 8:25 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK · 748 Capitol Corridor | 8:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 13h15 | 9:19 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2 transfers | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK | 8:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 11h56 | 8:00 PM San Francisco, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner | 8:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 11h52 | 7:56 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2 transfers | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight · 6619 AMTRAK | 8:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 14h26 | 10:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
769 Pacific Surfliner · 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 6619 AMTRAK | 10:04 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 12h26 | 10:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 30 times per day, taking around 11h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $43 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 382 miles (615 km) distance in 11h 56m.
Distance 382 miles (615 km) |
Average train duration 11h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 11h 56m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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