How to get from Santa Monica to Newport Beach by bus?

Santa Monica to Newport Beach map

From Santa Monica to Newport Beach by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Newport Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Westwood NB & Le Conte Ns station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2017 bus and finally take the 79 bus from West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall station to Newport Center West-Newport Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - FLIXBUS 2017FLIXBUS 2017
Bus - 7979
Walk to Newport Beach
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood NB & Le Conte Ns
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles (Ucla)
    ID UCL
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2017FLIXBUS 2017
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2017
    San Diego (Old Town-Flixbus)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine (Crawford Hall - University of California, Irvine)
    ID 0IR
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall
    ID 3667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Newport Transp Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newport Center West-Newport Center
    ID 5050
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newport Beach
    Walk to
    Newport Beach
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Newport Beach by bus via R10, FLIXBUS 2017 and 79

To get from Santa Monica to Newport Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2017 bus and finally take the 79 bus from West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall station to Newport Center West-Newport Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Bus - FLIXBUS 2017FLIXBUS 2017
Bus - 7979
Walk to Newport Beach
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2017FLIXBUS 2017
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2017
    San Diego (Old Town-Flixbus)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine (Crawford Hall - University of California, Irvine)
    ID 0IR
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall
    ID 3667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Newport Transp Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newport Center West-Newport Center
    ID 5050
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newport Beach
    Walk to
    Newport Beach
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Newport Beach

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Newport Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 60.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Newport Beach by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS

Public transit stations close to Newport Beach, Los Angeles

Newport Beach is located at Newport Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Newport Center East-San Miguel.

Bus stations close to Newport Beach:

  • Newport Center East-San Miguel
  • Newport Center West-Santa Barbara
  • Newport Center West-Newport Center

Ferry stations close to Newport Beach:

  • Newport Beach

Related Routes

Santa Monica to Newport Beach map

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Newport Beach by bus via R10, FLIXBUS 2017 and 79

To get from Santa Monica to Newport Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2017 bus and finally take the 79 bus from West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall station to Newport Center West-Newport Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Bus - FLIXBUS 2017FLIXBUS 2017
Bus - 7979
Walk to Newport Beach
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2017FLIXBUS 2017
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2017
    San Diego (Old Town-Flixbus)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine (Crawford Hall - University of California, Irvine)
    ID 0IR
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall
    ID 3667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Newport Transp Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newport Center West-Newport Center
    ID 5050
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newport Beach
    Walk to
    Newport Beach
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Newport Beach?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line FLIXBUS 2017, Bus line 79.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Newport Beach?

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line R10, Bus line FLIXBUS 2017, Bus line 79.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Newport Beach in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Newport Beach in Los Angeles?

    The 1 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to UCLA station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till UCLA station near Newport Beach in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Newport Beach in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Newport Beach in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Newport Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and Newport Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the UCLA stop, which is closest to Newport Beach in Los Angeles.