There are 5 ways to get from Chapman University to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta AmtrakPacific Surfliner
4h 55m$35–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
5h 41m$25–131Drive 133.7 mi
- Drive from Chapman University to Goleta133.7 mi
2h 23m$25–36Train, fly
- Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
3h 58m$43–232Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Goleta AmtrakPacific Surfliner
5h 27m$38–39
Chapman University to Goleta by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chapman University to Goleta is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chapman University to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chapman University to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Main-Walnut and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chapman University to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Orange and arriving at Goleta Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Chapman University and Goleta is 146 miles. The road distance is 134.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chapman University to Goleta without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Chapman University to Goleta, including transfers.
Chapman University to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Chapman University to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Orange station.
The best way to get from Chapman University to Goleta is to train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $140 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Chapman University, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chapman University to Goleta Amtrak via Orange, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chapman University to Hollister & Pine via Main-Walnut, Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 5h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–210
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Goleta Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $36–37
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
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More Questions & Answers
Chapman University to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Chapman University to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chapman University to Goleta is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Chapman University to Goleta.
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