There are 5 ways to get from Anaheim to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 51m$40–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
4h 18m$22–37Drive 128.7 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to Goletacar 128.7 mi
2h 18m$24–34Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 30m$42–253Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 31m$69–362
Anaheim to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Goleta is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Fairview & Carson via Los Angeles Downtown and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Anaheim and Goleta is 137 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $85.
The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Anaheim to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Anaheim to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Goleta is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Fairview & Carson via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Downtown, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 4h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anaheim to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Anaheim to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Goleta is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Anaheim to Goleta.
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