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 55 bus from Newport Center Drive-Granville station to Harbor-Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 43 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 5 hr 51 min.

351min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Bus - 4343
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Newport Center Drive-Granville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newport Center Drive-Granville
    ID 8347
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Santa Ana - Flower and 6th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor-Victoria
    ID 1195
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Fullerton - North Court
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
    ID 1961
    79 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    130 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
    205 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train via 57, 47 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 The City-Steiner Way 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 5 hr 58 min.

358min
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-Steiner Way
    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
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    205 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.03 mi • 22 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 151.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 351 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 East-Anacapa.

Bus stations close to Newport Beach:

  • Newport Center East-Anacapa
  • Newport Center East-Newport Center
  • Newport Center East-San Miguel

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 Anapamu & State.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Anapamu & State
  • Chapala & Canon Perdido
  • Anapamu & Bath

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train via 57, 47 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 The City-Steiner Way 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 5 hr 58 min.

358min
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-Steiner Way
    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
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    205 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.03 mi • 22 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 351 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line 43, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 358 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 47, Train 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 5 hr 51 min.

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

    The 55 bus line goes from Newport Center Drive-Granville station near Newport Beach to Santa Ana - Flower and 6th station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Santa Ana - Flower and 6th 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 5 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 55 bus from the Newport Center Drive-Granville 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 Santa Ana - Flower and 6th station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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