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How to get fromLaguna Beach to Goletaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 16m
    $49–104

  2. Drive 152.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Goletacar car 152.9 mi
    2h 43m
    $28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    7h 56m
    $81–103

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SNA - SBA
    4h 53m
    $99–363

Laguna Beach to Goleta by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Laguna Beach to Goleta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coast-Laguna to Santa Barbara Airport via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 7h 56m.

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