What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to La Jolla is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to La Jolla is to fly and line 30 bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $60 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Goleta to La Jolla?

The distance between Goleta and La Jolla is 210 miles. The road distance is 215.6 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to La Jolla without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX) which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Goleta to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to La Jolla bus from?

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

Train or bus from Goleta to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Goleta to La Jolla is to bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX) which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $65 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Goleta to La Jolla bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Goleta to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to La Jolla is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Goleta to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2116+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Goleta to La Jolla - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, line 30 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to La Jolla by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, line 30 bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
2h 11m
$63–436
Drive 214.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to La Jollacar 214.4 mi
3h 48m
$40–57
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
6h 59m
$128–198
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 12m
$54–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
8h 23m
$56–104

Goleta to La Jolla by bus

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6h 59mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.9 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Transit Center in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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