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 which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 53m.

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 Fairview & Carson via Los Angeles Downtown and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

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 bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $17 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown 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 bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $17 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the El Monte to Goleta bus arrive?

El Monte to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Isla Vista 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 248+ 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 bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
3h 53m
$17–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 30m
$37–79
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
$32–225
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h 27m
$79–100

El Monte to Goleta by bus and foot (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 124.1 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vista 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–24 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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