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How to get fromTijuana to Goletaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, tram or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Tijuana to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, tram, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 53m
    $58–146

  2. Drive 241.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Goletacar car 241.3 mi
    4h 15m
    $44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    9h 43m
    $103–141

  4. Fly from Tijuana International Airport

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane TIJ - SBA
    7h 52m
    $78–399

  5. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3h 55m
    $62–375

  6. Tram, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    6h 36m
    $80–313

  7. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to 106 E 5th St, Oxnardshuttle bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Hollister and Kellogg WBbus bus 87 / ...
    10h 46m

Tijuana to Goleta by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station LAX FlyAway, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 9h 43m.

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