What is the cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Goleta is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fullerton to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Fullerton and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Fullerton and Goleta?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Fullerton to Goleta?

The distance between Fullerton and Goleta is 137 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

How do I travel from Fullerton to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Fullerton to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Fullerton to Goleta?

The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Fullerton to Goleta bus from?

Fullerton to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Fullerton to Goleta train from?

Fullerton to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Fullerton to Goleta?

The best way to get from Fullerton to Goleta is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Fullerton to Goleta bus arrive?

Fullerton to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.

Where does the Fullerton to Goleta train arrive?

Fullerton to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.

Can I drive from Fullerton to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Goleta is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Fullerton to Goleta.

How do I get a train ticket from Fullerton to Goleta?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Fullerton to Goleta?

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Where can I stay near Goleta?

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 51m
$40–90
Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fullerton to Goletacar 127.3 mi
2h 18m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h 8m
$85–110
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 30m
$44–263
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 31m
$71–383

Fullerton to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.6 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 51m. 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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