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

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There are 3 ways to get from Goleta to Laguna Beach by train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 55m
    $72–87

  2. Drive 152.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Laguna Beachcar car 152.9 mi
    2h 43m
    $28–41

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SBA - SNA
    3h 39m
    $112–482

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Irvine 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours.

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