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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Santa AnatrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 42m
    $102–117
  2. Drive 136.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Huntington Beachcar136.5 mi
    2h 27m
    $25–36
  3. Bus, line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2 to 1St-Orangebus29 / ...
    7h 2m
    $89–103
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSBA - SNA
    3h 42m
    $112–440

Goleta to Huntington Beach by bus and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Huntington Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Santa Ana 5 times a day. Tickets cost $36–37 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to 1St-Orange via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, L.A. Union Station, Buena Park, and Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2 in around 7h 2m.

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