There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Encino by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 24m$30–36Drive 85.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Encinocar 85.4 mi
1h 29m$16–23Bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus 240
4h 29m$32–53Fly, subway, line 240 bus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus
3h 46m$43–227
Goleta to Encino by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Encino is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Encino is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Goleta and Encino is 102 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Encino without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Goleta to Encino, including transfers.
The best way to get from Goleta to Encino is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 29m.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Encino is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Goleta to Encino.
There are 347+ hotels available in Encino.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Encino, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–32 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Ventura / Balboa via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 4h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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