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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 25m
    $24–87

  2. Bus, train, line 90 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
    3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus90
    7h 31m
    $91–106

  3. Drive 159.3 mi

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

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSBA - SNA
    4h 47m
    $136–467

Goleta to Dana Point by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $21–90 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours.

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