What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Fullerton?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Fullerton is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Fullerton?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Fullerton is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Fullerton?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Fullerton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Station station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Goleta to Fullerton?

The distance between Goleta and Fullerton is 137 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Fullerton without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Fullerton without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $45 - $90.

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

The train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station takes 4h including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Fullerton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Goleta to Fullerton train from?

Goleta to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Fullerton?

The best way to get from Goleta to Fullerton is to train which takes 4h and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Goleta to Fullerton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Goleta to Fullerton train arrive?

Goleta to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Fullerton?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Fullerton is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Goleta to Fullerton.

How do I get a train ticket from Goleta to Fullerton?

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Where can I stay near Fullerton?

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There are 3 ways to get from Goleta to Fullerton by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h
$45–90
Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Fullertoncar 127.3 mi
2h 19m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
5h 5m
$86–108

Goleta to Fullerton by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 136.6 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 4h. 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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