There are 3 ways to get from Encino to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta AmtrakPacific Surfliner
4h 3m$31–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvd to TOCTC Park & Ride423
- Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarine85 / ...
4h 57m$5–12Drive 85.4 mi
- Drive from Encino to Goleta85.4 mi
1h 29m$16–23
Encino to Goleta by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encino to Goleta is to bus which costs $4 - $12 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Encino to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Encino to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvd and arriving at Hollister and Nectarine via Thousand Oaks Transit Center and Camarillo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Encino and Goleta is 102 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Encino to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Encino to Goleta, including transfers.
Encino to Goleta bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvd station.
The best way to get from Encino to Goleta is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $12 and takes 4h 57m.
Encino to Goleta bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at TOCTC Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encino to Goleta is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Encino to Goleta.
What companies run services between Encino, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–110 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvd to Hollister and Nectarine via Thousand Oaks Transit Center and Camarillo station in around 4h 57m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Goleta Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvd to TOCTC Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- ridercomments@goventura.org
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
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