What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Dana Point is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Goleta to Dana Point?

The distance between Goleta and Dana Point is 173 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $40 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Goleta to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Dana Point bus from?

Goleta to Dana Point bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Dana Point?

The best way to get from Goleta to Dana Point is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Goleta to Dana Point bus arrive?

Goleta to Dana Point bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Dana Point is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Goleta to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 277+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Goleta to Dana Point - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Goleta to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 25m
$40–45
Drive 159.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Dana Pointcar 159.8 mi
2h 52m
$30–43
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 Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 15m

Goleta to Dana Point by train and bus (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.7 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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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