What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Solana Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Solana Beach?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Solana Beach is to fly and train which takes 2h 49m and costs $65 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Solana Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Solana Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Hwy 101 & Plaza St via LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Solana Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Station station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Goleta to Solana Beach?

The distance between Goleta and Solana Beach is 222 miles. The road distance is 203.5 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Solana Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Solana Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $45 - $47.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Solana Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Goleta to Solana Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Solana Beach bus from?

Goleta to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Solana Beach train from?

Goleta to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Solana Beach?

The best way to get from Goleta to Solana Beach is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $45 - $47. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Goleta to Solana Beach bus arrive?

Goleta to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Goleta to Solana Beach train arrive?

Goleta to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Solana Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Solana Beach is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Goleta to Solana Beach.

How do I get a train ticket from Goleta to Solana Beach?

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Where can I stay near Solana Beach?

There are 624+ hotels available in Solana Beach.

Goleta to Solana Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Solana Beach by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
2h 49m
$67–384
Drive 202.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Solana Beach202.3 mi
3h 33m
$37–54
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
5h 49m
$45–47
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St101
6h 35m
$118–173

Goleta to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Trains

5h 49mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.3 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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 $45–47 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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