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 17m.

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 17m 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 Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

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 44m.

How far is it from Fullerton to Goleta?

The distance between Fullerton and Goleta is 138 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 44m and costs $34 - $40.

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

The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station takes 3h 44m 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 Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak 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 44m and costs $34 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Fullerton to Goleta bus arrive?

Fullerton to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles 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 17m to drive from Fullerton to Goleta.

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

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Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 253+ hotels available in Goleta.

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 (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
3h 44m
$34–40
Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fullerton to Goleta127.3 mi
2h 17m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
4h 11m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
3h 8m
$42–218
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
4h 44m
$86–103

Fullerton to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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 $34–40 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 4h 11m.

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