There are 6 ways to get from El Segundo to Goleta by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
2h 32m$29–213Drive 106.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Segundo to Goletacar 106.6 mi
1h 55m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4h 53m$71–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 10m$33–125Line 40 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Florence / Locust to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 40
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
5h 18m$33–54Line 6 bus, line 761 bus, train
- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Avebus 6
- Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Stationtrain
5h 49m$31–134
El Segundo to Goleta by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Segundo to Goleta is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from El Segundo to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from El Segundo to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Main St. / Holly Ave. and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between El Segundo and Goleta is 96 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Segundo to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $70 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from El Segundo to Goleta, including transfers.
El Segundo to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
The best way to get from El Segundo to Goleta is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $29 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 4h 53m, you could also train, which costs $30 - $130 and takes 5h 10m.
El Segundo to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Segundo to Goleta is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from El Segundo to Goleta.
What companies run services between El Segundo, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) twice daily. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Florence / Locust to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (310) 253-6510
- Website
- culvercitybus.com
Bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.culvercitybus.com/Home
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