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How to get fromGoleta to Laguna Niguelby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Laguna Niguel by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 45m
    $55–110

  2. Drive 154.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Laguna Niguelcar car 154.9 mi
    2h 47m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train OC Line
    5h 42m
    $87–109

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SBA - SNA
    5h 19m
    $106–372

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 6m
    $184–277

Goleta to Laguna Niguel by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Laguna Niguel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly.

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