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

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 13m
    $42–45

  2. Drive 198.5 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbusLax Linq
    6h 24m
    $118–173

  4. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeSBA - CLD
    4h 51m
    $89–375

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansidetrainOC Line
    7h 21m
    $42–77

  6. 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
    3h 3m
    $50–333

  7. 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
    4h 43m
    $73–286

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 Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–41 and the journey takes 5h 49m. 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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