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How to get fromMiami to Goletaby plane, bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Miami to Goleta by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeMIA - SBA
    9h 7m
    $148–623

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeFLL - SBA
    9h 56m
    $131–522

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus
    2. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Amtraktrain
    2d 22h
    $399–956

  4. Drive 2,794 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Goletacar2,794 mi
    44h 57m
    $510–737

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMIA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara, CAbus
    11h 56m
    $170–497

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeFLL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara, CAbus
    12h 46m
    $182–359

  7. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
    4. Take the bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3d 21h

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Amtraktrain
    3d 23h
    $460–1,222

Miami to Goleta by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Goleta Amtrak via Chicago Union Station and Los Angeles in around 3d 23h.

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