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

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There are 5 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Goleta by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 35m
    $90–150

  2. Drive  155.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laguna Niguel to Goletacar car 155.3 mi
    2h 47m
    $27–39

  3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SNA - SBA
    4h 21m
    $107–368

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    4h 29m
    $93–288

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    4h 41m
    $318–508

Laguna Niguel to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) hourly.

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