What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $14 - $26 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via Isla Vista. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Goleta to Los Angeles?

The distance between Goleta and Los Angeles is 109 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $14 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Goleta to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Los Angeles bus from?

Goleta to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Los Angeles train from?

Goleta to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train, bus or fly from Goleta to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Goleta to Los Angeles is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $14 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $220 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Goleta to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Goleta to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Goleta to Los Angeles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Goleta to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Los Angeles is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Goleta to Los Angeles.

How do I get a train ticket from Goleta to Los Angeles?

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Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

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Goleta to Los Angeles - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Los Angeles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2005
3h 4m
$14–26
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 7m
$30–70
Drive 103.2 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Los Angelescar 103.2 mi
1h 49m
$19–28
Fly
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
1h 56m
$32–214
Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
3h 25m
$78–96

Goleta to Los Angeles by bus (Flixbus)

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Distance: 108.5 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtown 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–24 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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