There are 3 ways to get from Goleta to Griffith Observatory by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Goleta to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $27.
The distance between Goleta and Griffith Observatory is 120 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Goleta to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
The best way to get from Goleta to Griffith Observatory is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 4h 5m.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Griffith Observatory is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Goleta to Griffith Observatory.
There are 3146+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Amtrak to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–33 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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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