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How to get fromGoleta to Carsonby plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Fly, tram, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus
    2h 15m
    $26–192
  2. Drive 115.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Carsoncar car 115.3 mi
    2h
    $21–31
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 8m
    $33–69
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    4h 26m
    $81–100

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

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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