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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 13m
    $42–50

  2. Drive 198.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Encinitascar198.5 mi
    3h 30m
    $37–53

  3. 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 to Encinitas Stationtrain
    4h 8m
    $48–329

  4. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeSBA - CLD
    6h 12m
    $90–402

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, line 101 bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSBA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Encinitas Station Stall 2bus
    5h 50m
    $74–302

Goleta to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day.

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