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How to get fromGoleta to Costa Mesaby train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Costa Mesa by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 33m
    $78–130

  2. Drive 142 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Costa Mesacar car 142 mi
    2h 30m
    $26–38

  3. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SBA - SNA
    5h 49m
    $79–445

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus
    5h 3m
    $41–222

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Santa Ana 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly.

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