There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Goleta by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
2h 47m$52–383Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to Goleta202.6 mi
3h 33m$37–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
5h 22m$40–50Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
6h 21mTrain to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
4h 57m$68–257
Solana Beach to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta is to train which costs $40 - $50 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta is to train and fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $50 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station station and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Goleta is 220 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Solana Beach to Goleta, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–50 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Solana Beach to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Solana Beach to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Goleta is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Solana Beach to Goleta.
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