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

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

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 129 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 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $29 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Goleta to Carson, including transfers.

Train or bus from Goleta to Carson?

The best way to get from Goleta to Carson is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 4h 44m.

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 1386+ hotels available in Carson.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Carson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / CarsonMetro J Line
4h 7m
$30–58
Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Carson115.3 mi
2h
$21–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
4h 44m
$31–39
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 15m
$30–208
Bus via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus PlazaLAX FlyAway-LAX2US
4h 53m
$84–97

Goleta to Carson by bus and subway

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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