There are 2 ways to get from Newport Beach to Goleta by train (Amtrak) or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Goleta is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Newport Beach and Goleta is 159 miles. The road distance is 143 miles.
The best way to get from Newport Beach to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $85 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Newport Beach to Goleta, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to Goleta is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Newport Beach to Goleta.
There are 226+ hotels available in Goleta.
What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $36–37 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Goleta Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $36–37
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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