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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 46m
    $29–92

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis ObispotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 34m
    $79–107

  3. Drive 213.2 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Goletacar213.2 mi
    3h 58m
    $39–57

  4. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSFO - SBA
    4h 40m
    $59–351

  5. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeMRY - SBA
    6h 24m
    $50–306

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeOAK - SBA
    5h 24m
    $65–369

Salinas to Goleta by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Goleta Station via San Luis Obispo in around 6h 34m.

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