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Trip Overview

The average bus between Goleta and Carson takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Goleta to Carson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 27m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
$93
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Goleta to Carson bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Goleta and Carson. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Goleta is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Carson at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles10h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Goleta to Carson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 140 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor Fwy / Carson via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 4h 33m.

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