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How to get fromGoleta to Palo Altoby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 21m
    $194–380

  2. Drive 288.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Goleta to Palo Altocar car 288.1 mi
    5h 19m
    $53–76

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 5m
    $106–159

  4. 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 San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 56m
    $106–219

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

    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
    5h 43m
    $188–692

Goleta to Palo Alto by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 8h 56m.

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