There are 4 ways to get from Anaheim to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
3h 44m$34–40Drive 128.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anaheim to Goleta128.7 mi
2h 17m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0900 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
4h 51m$38–70Train, fly
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
3h 13m$45–232
Anaheim to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Goleta is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
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 44m.
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 44m and costs $34 - $40.
The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station takes 3h 44m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Anaheim to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center 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 44m and costs $34 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 51m.
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 $34–40 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 4h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
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 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $34–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anaheim to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union 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 17m to drive from Anaheim to Goleta.
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