There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach to Goleta by train, plane, train (Amtrak), 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 Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
2h 50m$52–334Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to Goletacar 202.6 mi
3h 35m$37–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 32m$65–140Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
5h 15m$68–316
Solana Beach to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta is to train and fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $50 - $340.
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 32m.
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 32m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Solana Beach to Goleta, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak 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 35m to drive from Solana Beach to Goleta.
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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 Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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