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How to get fromGoleta to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 3m
    $80–119

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBA - MRY
    6h 11m
    $36–198

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 28m
    $80–169

  4. Drive 230 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 230 mi
    4h 23m
    $42–61

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 12m
    $238–505

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 29m
    $346–789

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 23m
    $218–746

Goleta to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Luis Obispo, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 8h 28m.

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