There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Colton by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterFlixBus 2054 / ...
5h 16m$40–83Drive 157 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Colton157 mi
2h 45m$29–42Train
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino DepotSB Line
5h 44m$39–47Fly to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)SBA - ONT
5h 12m$83–434Bus, train
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino DepotSB Line
5h 38m$36–68Bus, train via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino DepotSB Line
6h 24m$91–107Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depot
4h 51m$47–219
Goleta to Colton by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Colton is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Colton is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Colton. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via Isla Vista and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Colton. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at San Bernardino Depot via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Goleta and Colton is 168 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Colton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Goleta to Colton, including transfers.
Goleta to Colton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.
Goleta to Colton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Colton is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 5h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Colton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via Isla Vista and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to San Bernardino Depot via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 44m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- 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
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Colton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Goleta to Colton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Colton is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Goleta to Colton.
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