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How to get fromSanta Ana to Goletaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 8m
    $80–130

  2. Drive  135.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Goletacar car 135.1 mi
    2h 24m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    5h 23m
    $86–110

  4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SNA - SBA
    4h 13m
    $79–335

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    4h 21m
    $327–544

Santa Ana to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 23m.

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