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How to get fromGoleta to Solana Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 49m
    $45–110

  2. Drive 202.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Solana Beachcar car 202.3 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–54

  3. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 101
    6h 35m
    $118–173

  4. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SBA - CLD
    4h 45m
    $106–418

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2h 49m
    $66–471

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    4h 55m
    $73–294

Goleta to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Hwy 101 & Plaza St via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 35m.

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