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 bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 7h 2m.

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 & Nectarine via Los Angeles Union Station, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

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. However, there are services departing from Expo Park / USC Station and arriving at Goleta Amtrak 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 118 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 train which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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 Metro Los Angeles, depart from Broadway / 36th 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 train which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus and bus and line 11 bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 5h 43m.

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

Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza 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 Amtrak 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 261+ hotels available in Goleta.

Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 40 bus

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta AmtrakPacific Surfliner
4h 12m
$32–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jefferson Blvd & Hoover St to TOCTC Park & Ride422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mall50
3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Hollister and Nectarine88
7h 2m
$6–12
Line 40 bus, bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway / 36th to Patsaouras Transit Plaza40
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Hollister & Nectarine11 / ...
5h 43m
$21–41
Drive 104.4 mi
1. Drive from Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta104.4 mi
1h 54m
$19–28
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
3h 14m
$31–208

Expo Park/USC Station to Goleta by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Expo Park/USC Station to Hollister & Nectarine via Broadway / 36th, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 5h 43m.

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