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How to get fromGoleta to Los Angelesby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 7m
    $35–75
  2. Drive 103.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Los Angelescar car 103.2 mi
    1h 49m
    $19–28
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3h 25m
    $78–96
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3h 8m
    $368–515

Goleta to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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