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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Goleta AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 1m
    $35–45

  2. Drive 135.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Goletacar135.1 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union StationbusTijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    4h 26m
    $35–81

  4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSNA - SBA
    3h 51m
    $88–384

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    4h 59m
    $88–105

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAX - SBA
    3h 51m
    $44–222

Santa Ana to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 4h 26m.

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