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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Carson is to bus and train which costs $14 - $22 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Carson is to drive which takes 2h and costs $21 - $35.

How far is it from Goleta to Carson?

The distance between Goleta and Carson is 132 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Carson without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $31 - $37.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Goleta to Carson, including transfers.

Can I drive from Goleta to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Carson is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Goleta to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1591+ hotels available in Carson.

Goleta to Carson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Carson by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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 Goleta Amtrak to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
4h 8m
$32–37
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hollister and Pine to Camarillo station89 / ...
2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union StationVC Line
5h 45m
$15–22
Drive 115.3 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Carson115.3 mi
2h
$21–31
Fly, tram, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Station
3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carson
3h 17m
$30–218

Goleta to Carson by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Amtrak to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–33 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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