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

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Aptos by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 44m
    $57–255

  2. Drive 241.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Goleta to Aptoscar car 241.3 mi
    4h 34m
    $44–64

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 37m
    $74–143

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 56m
    $69–155

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 52m
    $82–456

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 33m
    $144–516

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Watsonvilleshuttle bus Cbx
    6h 53m
    $45–67

Goleta to Aptos by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest 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. Tickets cost $70–130 and the journey takes 5h. 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 56m.

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