The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
9 h 11 m
Average duration
9 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Barbara, CA for Newport Beach, CA on Sat, May 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 09 the direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 9 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 11 m .
On Sat, May 09 the slowest trains will take 9 h 11 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.
2:19 AM9h11Santa Barbara, CA11:30 AMNewport Beach, CA$331One-way0 transfers
2:19 AM9h11Santa Barbara, CA11:30 AMNewport Beach, CA$331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $240.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $419 Average price | $51 Average price |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA:
A train is $12 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA costing on average $51 (€41).
A train is $380 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA costing on average $419 (€335).
Other travel options to Newport Beach, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Live departures
Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:40 PM Santa Barbara, CA | 4h20 | 1:00 AM Newport Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
![]() | 2:19 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 9h11 | 11:30 AM Newport Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA
Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 5:49 AM |
Last train 6:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Barbara, CA and Newport Beach, CA from $33 (€26). 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Barbara, 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Barbara, CA to Newport Beach, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- The Lark
- Santo Mezcal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Hotel Californian
- Harbor View Inn
- Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolley: Downtown Waterfront Shuttle
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