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How to get fromGoleta to Montereyby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 37m

  2. Drive 228.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Montereycar car 228.7 mi
    4h 22m
    $42–61

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 54m
    $84–117

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBA - MRY
    5h 3m
    $50–309

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    4h 51m
    $97–297

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    5h 32m
    $122–511

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Tyler / Franklin via San Luis Obispo, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 7h 54m.

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