There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Legoland California by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to OceansidePacific Surfliner
6h 49m$51–54Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Legoland California193.3 mi
3h 24m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to OceansideAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 36mFly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)SBA - CLD
6h 2m$68–377Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
5h 32m$50–344
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Legoland California is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Legoland California is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Legoland California. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr via Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Goleta and Legoland California is 207 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Legoland California without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $50 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Goleta to Legoland California, including transfers.
Goleta to Legoland California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Legoland California is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $50 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $380 and takes 6h 2m.
Goleta to Legoland California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Legoland California is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Goleta to Legoland California.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Legoland California, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Amtrak to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $48–50 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Legoland California via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr in around 7h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $48–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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