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How to get fromGoleta to Salinasby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train or subway

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 16m
    $28–94

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to San Luis ObispotrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    6h 33m
    $77–105

  3. Drive 213.1 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Salinascar213.1 mi
    3h 58m
    $39–57

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSBA - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
    6h 51m
    $50–329

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSBA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    5h 34m
    $60–287

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    5h 51m
    $70–394

Goleta to Salinas by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Amtrak to Salinas via San Luis Obispo in around 6h 33m.

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