What is the cheapest way to get from Doheny State Beach to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Doheny State Beach to Goleta is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Doheny State Beach to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Doheny State Beach to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Doheny State Beach and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Doheny State Beach to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana, Union Station LAX FlyAway and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Doheny State Beach to Goleta?

The distance between Doheny State Beach and Goleta is 174 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

How do I travel from Doheny State Beach to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Doheny State Beach to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Doheny State Beach to Goleta?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Doheny State Beach to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doheny State Beach to Goleta bus from?

Doheny State Beach to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Doheny State Beach to Goleta?

The best way to get from Doheny State Beach to Goleta is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Doheny State Beach to Goleta bus arrive?

Doheny State Beach to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Doheny State Beach to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Doheny State Beach to Goleta is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Doheny State Beach to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 255+ hotels available in Goleta.

Doheny State Beach to Goleta - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Doheny State Beach to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 55m
$47–112
Drive 160.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Doheny State Beach to Goletacar 160.3 mi
2h 50m
$30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
8h 21m
$90–115

Doheny State Beach to Goleta by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Doheny State Beach, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Doheny State Beach to Santa Barbara Airport via Pacific Coast-Del Obispo, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station LAX FlyAway, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 8h 21m.

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