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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Goleta AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    7h 53m
    $53–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union StationbusTijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    10h 19m
    $43–90

  3. Drive 241.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Goletacar241.3 mi
    4h 14m
    $44–64

  4. Fly from Tijuana International Airport

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeTIJ - SBA
    6h 31m
    $68–361

  5. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara, CAbus
    10h 53m
    $101–141

  6. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSAN - SBA
    4h 39m
    $58–326

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

    1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAX - SBA
    7h
    $84–325

Tijuana to Goleta by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest 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 Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–55 and the journey takes 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Hollister & Nectarine via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 10h 19m.

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