There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 29m$37–76Drive 85.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Goletacar 85.9 mi
1h 35m$16–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuysbus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Camarillo Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarinebus 85 / ...
5h 26m$18–29Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuysbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 16m$87–113
Santa Clarita to Goleta by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Goleta is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at Goleta Station via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Goleta is 110 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Santa Clarita to Goleta, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station.
Santa Clarita to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Goleta is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara Airport via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Camarillo Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Van Nuys to Camarillo Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Clarita to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Santa Clarita to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Goleta is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Santa Clarita to Goleta.
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