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How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Goletaby train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Goleta by train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 59m
    $60–95
  2. Drive  104.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Goletacar car 104.3 mi
    1h 51m
    $19–27
  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    3h 4m
    $309–505

Los Angeles Downtown to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) twice daily.

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