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How to get fromSan Marcos to Goletaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 57m
    $62–136

  2. Drive 200.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Goletacar car 200.3 mi
    3h 31m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    7h 58m
    $118–175

  4. Tram, train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    5h 16m
    $176–254

  5. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane CLD - SBA
    6h 17m
    $58–317

San Marcos to Goleta by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Santa Barbara Airport via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 7h 58m.

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