How to get from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

From Newport Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Newport Center West-Newport Center station to The City-Justice Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Fullerton Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 9 min.

369min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 4747
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Newport Center West-Newport Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newport Center West-Newport Center
    ID 5050
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Brea Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The City-Justice Center
    ID 5601
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Fullerton Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6
    ID 8442
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    211 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train via 57, 50 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Newport Center West-Newport Center station to State College-Katella station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 9 min.

369min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 5050
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Newport Center West-Newport Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newport Center West-Newport Center
    ID 5050
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Brea Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State College-Katella
    ID 0645
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella-State College
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    The Village at Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artic - Dock 6
    ID 8366
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    219 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara

The distance between Newport Beach, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 150.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 369 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Newport Beach

Newport Beach is located at Newport Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Newport Center Drive-Granville.

Bus stations close to Newport Beach:

  • Newport Center Drive-Granville
  • Newport Center East-Newport Center
  • Newport Center West-Newport Center

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara, Los Angeles

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sola & Chapala.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Sola & Chapala
  • Transit Center
  • Anapamu & Bath

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train via 57, 50 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Newport Center West-Newport Center station to State College-Katella station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 9 min.

369min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 5050
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Newport Center West-Newport Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newport Center West-Newport Center
    ID 5050
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Brea Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State College-Katella
    ID 0645
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella-State College
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    The Village at Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artic - Dock 6
    ID 8366
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    219 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 369 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 47, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 369 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 50, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 9 min.

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

    The 57 bus line goes from Newport Center West-Newport Center station near Newport Beach to Brea Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brea Mall station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Newport Beach and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 6 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 57 bus from the Newport Center West-Newport Center stop near Newport Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brea Mall station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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