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

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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
    $35–45

  2. Drive 134.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Santa Anacar car 134.9 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plazabus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train
    5h 46m
    $89–107

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SBA - SNA
    3h 29m
    $104–458

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train
    4h 18m
    $47–233

Goleta to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Santa Ana 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours.

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