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How to get fromGoleta to Santa Anaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 21m
    $45–100

  2. Drive 134.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Santa Anacar car 134.9 mi
    2h 24m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    6h
    $85–110

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SBA - SNA
    5h 7m
    $84–347

Goleta to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Santa Ana every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Ana Bus Stop via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h.

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