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How to get fromOceanside to Goletaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Oceanside to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Goleta AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 5m
    $48–52

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationbusTijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    5h 26m
    $31–133

  3. Drive 185.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Goletacar185.9 mi
    3h 15m
    $34–49

  4. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeCLD - SBA
    4h 30m
    $93–406

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSAN - SBA
    3h 46m
    $57–329

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAX - SBA
    4h
    $74–297

Oceanside to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $48–52 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 5h 26m.

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