- Must visit
Orange County Museum of Art
A major contemporary art museum in nearby Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center, widely visited by Newport Beach travelers for rotating exhibitions and strong California connections.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, CA to Newport Beach, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Newport Beach, CA will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 39 trains that leave San Diego, CA for Newport Beach, CA on Tue, May 19, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.
777 Pacific Surfliner
769 Pacific Surfliner
591 Pacific Surfliner
573 Pacific Surfliner
785 Pacific Surfliner
595 Pacific Surfliner
761 Pacific Surfliner
595 Pacific Surfliner
761 Pacific Surfliner
777 Pacific SurflinerOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Newport Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$31 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Newport Beach, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Newport Beach, CA costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Newport Beach, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Newport Beach, CA trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
761 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h58 | 5:59 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
761 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h47 | 5:48 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
761 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h49 | 5:59 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 8:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 7:51 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 8:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 9:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 8:51 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 9:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 9:51 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 10:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 10:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 11:51 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 12:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 12:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 2:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 1:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 2:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 3:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 2:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 3:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 3:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 4:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 4:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 5:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 6:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 6:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 5:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 6:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 5:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h03 | 7:04 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 5:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h54 | 7:04 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from San Diego, CA to Newport Beach, CA run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Newport Beach — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newport Beach trip today.
A major contemporary art museum in nearby Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center, widely visited by Newport Beach travelers for rotating exhibitions and strong California connections.
A compact botanical garden and research library in Corona del Mar with seasonal displays, sculpture, and Pacific Southwest history collections. One of Newport Beach’s most polished cultural stops.
An aviation museum at John Wayne Airport featuring restored military aircraft, vehicles, and wartime memorabilia. A popular specialty museum for history and engineering fans.
The city’s signature beach district with oceanfront paths, surf culture, classic piers, and lively summer energy. A must for first-time visitors.
A walkable island neighborhood famous for harbor views, charming homes, boutiques, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. One of Newport Beach’s most loved areas.
A scenic beach and walking area popular for sunsets, cliffside views, and a more relaxed vibe than the peninsula. Very photogenic and consistently popular.
Battered or grilled local fish in tortillas with cabbage, crema, and salsa. A classic Southern California coastal staple common around Newport Harbor.
A sushi roll with crab, avocado, and cucumber. Closely associated with Southern California's Japanese-American food culture and widely popular in coastal Orange County.
Crab cakes made with sweet crab meat and light seasoning. A favorite upscale seafood preparation often found in Newport Beach restaurants.
Popular casual seafood spot known for poke, burritos, sandwiches, and fresh fish in a laid-back harbor setting.
An iconic old-school seafood restaurant famous for chowder, crab, and simple fresh preparations. Very well known and unfussy.
Established waterfront restaurant specializing in oysters, seafood, and harbor views with a polished yet relaxed atmosphere.
Upscale coastal destination with high hotel, dining, and parking costs. Budget options exist, but average visitor spending is well above the U.S. norm.
Restaurants: 18-20% is standard; 20%+ for excellent service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15% or round up. Valet: USD 2-5. Hotel staff: USD 2-5 per bag, USD 3-5 nightly for housekeeping.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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