There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Goleta by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 35m$40–100Drive 155.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Goletacar 155.3 mi
2h 47m$29–41Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 24m$93–260Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 31m$318–528
Laguna Niguel to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Goleta is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station station and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Goleta is 170 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $100.
The train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Goleta Station takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Laguna Niguel to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Laguna Niguel to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Goleta is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Laguna Niguel to Goleta.
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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 $40–100 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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