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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Goletaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 38m
    $30–122
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to TOCTC Park & Ridebus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarinebus bus 85 / ...
    4h 59m
    $5–12
  3. Drive 88.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Goletacar car 88.4 mi
    1h 33m
    $17–24
  4. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    3h 32m
    $40–228

Sherman Oaks to Goleta by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–120 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Hollister and Nectarine via Thousand Oaks Transit Center and Camarillo station in around 4h 59m.

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