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

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Goleta is to bus and line 11 bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 7m.

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 2m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station - Upper Level and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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 Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA 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 30m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the El Monte to Goleta bus arrive?

El Monte to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport 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 2m to drive from El Monte to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 256+ hotels available in Goleta.

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

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

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 Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 30m
$42–84
Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Hollister & Nectarinebus 11 / ...
5h 7m
$18–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4h 39m
$79–101
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from El Monte to Goletacar 115.7 mi
2h 2m
$22–31
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 9m
$38–256

El Monte to Goleta by train and foot (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.3 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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