What is the cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to Goleta is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Ysidro to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to Goleta is to tram and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $80 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between San Ysidro and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from San Ysidro to Goleta. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Diego and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between San Ysidro and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at Goleta Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from San Ysidro to Goleta?

The distance between San Ysidro and Goleta is 212 miles. The road distance is 237.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Ysidro to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from San Ysidro to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $60 - $170.

How long does it take to get from San Ysidro to Goleta?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from San Ysidro to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Ysidro to Goleta bus from?

San Ysidro to Goleta bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Ysidro to Goleta train from?

San Ysidro to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Ysidro to Goleta?

The best way to get from San Ysidro to Goleta is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which costs $130 - $210 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the San Ysidro to Goleta bus arrive?

San Ysidro to Goleta bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where does the San Ysidro to Goleta train arrive?

San Ysidro to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.

Can I drive from San Ysidro to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to Goleta is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from San Ysidro to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 285+ hotels available in Goleta.

San Ysidro to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

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

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Tram, fly
best
1. Take the tram from Beyer Blvd Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
3h 37m
$80–242
Drive 236.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Ysidro to Goletacar 236.3 mi
4h 8m
$44–63
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 52m
$62–165
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
8h 40m
$130–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Oxnardbus Lxus 3123
2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Figueroa at Chapalabus 82 / ...
12h 14m
$46–73

San Ysidro to Goleta by tram and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 210.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 to Santa Barbara Airport via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 8h 40m.

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