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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 22m
    $40–44

  2. Drive 202.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Goletacar202.6 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    6h 21m

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSAN - SBA
    3h 31m
    $44–324

  5. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeCLD - SBA
    4h 35m
    $98–402

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAX - SBA
    5h 18m
    $65–245

Solana Beach to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–44 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 6h 21m.

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