What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Long Beach is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Long Beach is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Goleta to Long Beach?

The distance between Goleta and Long Beach is 113 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Long Beach without a car is to bus and tram which takes 4h 18m and costs $16 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Goleta to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Long Beach train from?

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

Where does the Goleta to Long Beach train arrive?

Goleta to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Long Beach is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Goleta to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 815+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Goleta to Long Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Long Beach by plane, tram, bus, train, or car

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

Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
2h 23m
$32–209
Bus, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street StationMetro A Line
4h 18m
$16–91
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street StationMetro A Line
4h 19m
$31–36
Drive 123.7 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Long Beach123.7 mi
2h 10m
$23–33
Bus, tram via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
5h 3m
$84–99

Goleta to Long Beach by bus and tram

4Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Goleta to Long Beach.

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Distance: 111.9 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Goleta to Long Beach. However, you can fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, take the bus to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, walk to LAX / Metro Transit Center, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to 1st Street Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to 1st Street Station via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 4h 18m.

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