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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Carson to Goleta?

The distance between Carson and Goleta is 128 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carson to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $27 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Carson to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Goleta bus from?

Carson to Goleta bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, depart from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl station.

Where does the Carson to Goleta bus arrive?

Carson to Goleta bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, arrive at Alameda St at Los Angeles St station.

Can I drive from Carson to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Goleta is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Carson to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 230+ hotels available in Goleta.

Carson to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Carson to Goleta by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, tram, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles St4X
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
4h 21m
$27–51
Drive 115.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson to Goleta115.4 mi
2h
$22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles St4X
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
4h 38m
$30–122
Bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
2. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
3h 18m
$31–208
Line 205 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vermont / Carson to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West205
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
5h 51m
$84–99

Carson to Goleta by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.3 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Hollister & Pine via Alameda St at Los Angeles St, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 4h 21m.

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