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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlsbad to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 15m
    $65–140

  2. Drive 189.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Goletacar car 189.4 mi
    3h 20m
    $35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    5h 15m

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3h 43m
    $164–228

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    4h 17m

  6. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane CLD - SBA
    7h
    $60–324

Carlsbad to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Santa Barbara Airport via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 15m.

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