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

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Goleta to Encinitas

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Goleta to Encinitas. The best route is Train, a distance of 281.357 km.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 18m
    $73–142

  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 LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus Lax Linq
    6h 24m
    $118–173

  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 5m
    $192–229

  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 16m
    $70–282

  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 32m
    $243–1,190

Goleta to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest 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 $70–140 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 24m.

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