There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Chapman University by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OrangeOC Line
5h 9m$34–64Drive 133.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Chapman University133.7 mi
2h 24m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
5h 13m$38–39Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)SBA - SNA
4h 51m$106–437Train via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OrangeOC Line
5h 14m$36–43
Goleta to Chapman University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Chapman University is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Chapman University is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta to Chapman University. However, there are services departing from Goleta Amtrak and arriving at Orange via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Goleta and Chapman University is 143 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Chapman University without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 9m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Goleta to Chapman University, including transfers.
Goleta to Chapman University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Chapman University is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $38 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $440 and takes 4h 51m.
Goleta to Chapman University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Chapman University is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Goleta to Chapman University.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Chapman University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Amtrak to Santa Ana 5 times a day. Tickets cost $36–38 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Amtrak to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $36–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Goleta Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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