What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Goleta is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from El Monte to Goleta?

The distance between El Monte and Goleta is 125 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $130.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Goleta?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from El Monte to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Goleta bus from?

El Monte to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Goleta train from?

El Monte to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Goleta?

The best way to get from El Monte to Goleta is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the El Monte to Goleta bus arrive?

El Monte to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the El Monte to Goleta train arrive?

El Monte to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Goleta is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from El Monte to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 264+ hotels available in Goleta.

El Monte to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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 Los Angeles to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
4h 16m
$34–126
Drive 115.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Goleta115.7 mi
2h 1m
$22–31
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes70
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
4h 28m
$28–51
Train, fly
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
2h 52m
$41–216
Line 70 bus, bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes70
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
5h 8m
$82–97

El Monte to Goleta by train and foot (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.5 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Hollister & Pine via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 4h 28m.

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