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How to get fromGoleta to Dana Pointby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 25m
    $40–45

  2. Drive 159.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Dana Pointcar159.3 mi
    2h 53m
    $30–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 15m

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSBA - SNA
    3h 42m
    $140–479

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
    4h 18m
    $76–390

Goleta to Dana Point by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 7h 15m.

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