There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 58m$22–90Drive 164.1 mi
- Drive from Goleta to San Clementecar 164.1 mi
2h 53m$30–44Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
3h 28m$81–441Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
4h 56m$61–248
Goleta to San Clemente by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to San Clemente is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to San Clemente is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Station station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Goleta and San Clemente is 177 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $22 - $90.
The train from Goleta Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak takes 4h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.
Goleta to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
Goleta to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to San Clemente is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Goleta to San Clemente.
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $22–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–160
- Business Class
- $50–230
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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