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How to get fromGoleta to Van Nuysby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 28m
    $50–80
  2. Drive  88.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Van Nuyscar car 88.8 mi
    1h 35m
    $16–22
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus bus Lax
    3h 47m
    $78–96
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3h 25m
    $308–495

Goleta to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Van Nuys every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 3h 47m.

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