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.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Carson. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX / Metro Transit Center and Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Goleta to Carson?

The distance between Goleta and Carson is 106 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 $30 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Goleta to Carson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Carson bus from?

Goleta to Carson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Carson?

The best way to get from Goleta to Carson is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Goleta to Carson bus arrive?

Goleta to Carson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

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 1663+ hotels available in Carson.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, tram, bus
best
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
2h 10m
$30–210
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
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
4h 8m
$32–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
5h 17m
$73–89
Drive 115.3 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Carson115.3 mi
2h
$21–31

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

38Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.8 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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 $29–34 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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