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How to get fromGoleta to Aptosby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Aptos by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSBA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    4h 32m
    $50–241

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 35m
    $32–105

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis ObispotrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    8h 52m
    $81–119

  4. Drive 241.3 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Aptoscar241.3 mi
    4h 33m
    $44–64

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    4h 45m
    $63–359

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit CenterbusMidday
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to WatsonvilleshuttleCbx
    6h 51m
    $44–66

Goleta to Aptos by bus and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via San Luis Obispo, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 8h 52m.

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