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How to get fromGoleta to Mission Viejoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Mission Viejo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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
    5h 37m
    $95–145

  2. Drive  150.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Mission Viejocar car 150.4 mi
    2h 39m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 8m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SBA - SNA
    4h 53m
    $96–367

Goleta to Mission Viejo by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Mission Viejo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Cabot-La Paz via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 7h 8m.

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