There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Legoland California by bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CALax Linq
6h 23m$118–173Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Legoland California193.3 mi
3h 24m$36–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to OceansidePacific Surfliner
6h 50m$51–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
7h 20m$42–77Fly 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
4h 13m$55–345Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)SBA - CLD
6h 7m$71–367Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
4h 50m$74–285
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 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 Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr via LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Goleta and Legoland California is 203 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Legoland California without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Goleta to Legoland California, including transfers.
Goleta to Legoland California bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Legoland California is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $55 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $370 and takes 6h 7m.
Goleta to Legoland California bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
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?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Legoland California via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $48–50 and the journey takes 5h 34m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $48–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- 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
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- 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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