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

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 18m
    $120–185

  2. Drive  198.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Encinitascar car 198.5 mi
    3h 31m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 41m

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    4h 7m
    $58–239

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SBA - CLD
    5h 28m
    $80–342

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $213–550

Goleta to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Hwy 101 & K St via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 7h 41m.

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