What is the cheapest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Expo Park/USC Station and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Broadway / 36th and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Expo Park/USC Station and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Expo Park/USC Station station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Expo Park / USC Station and arriving at Goleta Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta?

The distance between Expo Park/USC Station and Goleta is 116 miles. The road distance is 105 miles.

How do I travel from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $27 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta bus from?

Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta train from?

Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta?

The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $130 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta bus arrive?

Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Isla Vista station.

Where does the Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta train arrive?

Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.

Can I drive from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 253+ hotels available in Goleta.

Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, 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.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
4h 10m
$28–51
Drive 104.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta104.4 mi
1h 54m
$19–28
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
4h 12m
$33–124
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Expo Park / USC Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
2h 47m
$30–206
Bus via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
4h 49m
$82–97

Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta by foot and bus (Flixbus)

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Distance: 115 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Expo Park/USC Station, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista 4 times a week. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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