What is the cheapest way to get from Brea to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Brea to Goleta is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brea to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Brea to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Brea and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Brea-Imperial and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Brea to Goleta?

The distance between Brea and Goleta is 142 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.

How do I travel from Brea to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Brea to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $35 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Brea to Goleta?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Brea to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brea to Goleta bus from?

Brea to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Brea to Goleta?

The best way to get from Brea to Goleta is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Brea to Goleta bus arrive?

Brea to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Brea to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Goleta is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Brea to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 260+ hotels available in Goleta.

Brea to Goleta - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 129 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Brea to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta AmtrakPacific Surfliner
5h 4m
$36–41
Drive 126.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brea to Goleta126.9 mi
2h 21m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
5h 31m
Line 129 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Brea-Birch to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2129
2. Take the train from Buena Park to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the bus from Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
6h 9m
$88–105

Brea to Goleta by bus and train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $34–39 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to Hollister & Pine via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 5h 31m.

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