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How to get fromGoleta to Salinas Stationby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Salinas Station by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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
    6h 14m
    $66–102

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBA - MRY
    7h 43m
    $36–219

  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
    6h 39m
    $66–151

  4. Drive 213.5 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Salinas Stationcar car 213.5 mi
    4h 1m
    $39–57

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    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 San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5h 43m
    $184–419

Goleta to Salinas Station by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Salinas Station, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Salinas via San Luis Obispo in around 6h 39m.

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