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There are 5 ways to get from Menlo Park to Goleta by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3h 32m
    $194–379

  2. Drive 290.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Menlo Park to Goletacar car 290.4 mi
    5h 24m
    $53–77

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 27m
    $107–159

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 50m
    $106–222

  5. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    4h 33m
    $295–441

Menlo Park to Goleta by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Goleta Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 50m.

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