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 22m.

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 22m 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 Santa Barbara Airport via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Union Station LAX FlyAway and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

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 - $85.

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 OCTA, depart from Brea-Imperial 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 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 143 bus and bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Brea to Goleta bus arrive?

Brea to Goleta bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station.

Can I drive from Brea to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Goleta is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Brea to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 726+ hotels available in Goleta.

Brea to Goleta - 3 ways to travel via train, line 143 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Brea to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 4m
$37–82
Drive 126.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brea to Goletacar 126.9 mi
2h 22m
$24–34
Line 143 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Brea-Imperial to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4bus 143
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station LAX FlyAway to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 29m
$87–113

Brea to Goleta by bus and train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest 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 Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to Santa Barbara Airport via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Union Station LAX FlyAway, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 29m.

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