The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
11 h 59 m
Average duration
11 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
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 $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newport Beach, CA for San Francisco, CA on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 615 km distance in an average of 11 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 59 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 11 h 59 m 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.
1:01 PM11h59Newport Beach, CA1:00 AMSan Francisco, CA$681One-way0 transfers
1:01 PM11h59Newport Beach, CA1:00 AMSan Francisco, CA$681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio 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 $44. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 382 miles (615 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $166 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $87 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 $68 (€55).
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $166 (€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 $68 (€55) compared to roughly $87 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€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.
Live departures
Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:01 PM Newport Beach, CA | 11h59 | 1:00 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus, flight, or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA
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 $67 (€54) but you can travel from only $44 (€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 $67 (€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 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Newport Beach, CA and San Francisco, CA from $44 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport Beach, CA to San Francisco, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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