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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Manhattan Beach is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Manhattan Beach is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Manhattan Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Manhattan Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX Transit Center Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Goleta to Manhattan Beach?

The distance between Goleta and Manhattan Beach is 140 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Manhattan Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $30 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Goleta to Manhattan Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Manhattan Beach bus from?

Goleta to Manhattan Beach bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Manhattan Beach?

The best way to get from Goleta to Manhattan Beach is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 438 bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h.

Where does the Goleta to Manhattan Beach bus arrive?

Goleta to Manhattan Beach bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Manhattan Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Manhattan Beach is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Goleta to Manhattan Beach.

Where can I stay near Manhattan Beach?

There are 2430+ hotels available in Manhattan Beach.

Goleta to Manhattan Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 438 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Manhattan Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
4h 52m
$34–39
Drive 108.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Manhattan Beach108.3 mi
1h 57m
$20–29
Bus, line 438 bus
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Flower St & 7th St to Manhattan Ave & 10th St438
5h
$30–60
Fly, line 232 bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach
3h 4m
$26–206
Bus, line 109 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Take the bus from LAX Transit Center Bay 9 to Manhattan Ave. / 10th St.109
5h 6m
$72–86
Train, line 761 bus
1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Van NuysPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Sepulveda / Exposition761 / ...
6h 18m
$31–34

Goleta to Manhattan Beach by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.1 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Amtrak to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–33 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Manhattan Ave & 10th St via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower St & 7th St in around 5h.

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