There are 4 ways to get from Anaheim to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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$75–120Drive 128.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anaheim to Goletacar 128.7 mi
2h 18m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4h 58m$82–106Train, 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
4h$316–515
Anaheim to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Goleta is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $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 Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
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 $75 - $120.
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 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 51m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 4h 58m.
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 $75–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 4h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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Booking & Getting There
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 18m to drive from Anaheim to Goleta.
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