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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 53m
    $53–76

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarinebus bus 85 / ...
    10h 9m
    $37–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    8h 8m
    $133–208

  4. Drive 241.3 mi

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

  5. Fly from Tijuana International Airport

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane TIJ - SBA
    6h 3m
    $78–409

  6. 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
    $62–405

  7. 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
    $81–323

Tijuana to Goleta by bus and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest 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 $50–60 and the journey takes 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Hollister & Pine via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Santa Barbara Airport in around 8h 8m.

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