There are 8 ways to get from Goleta to Pomona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 47m$44–69Drive 132 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Pomonacar 132 mi
2h 19m$25–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 48m$43–53Fly to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBA - ONT
4h 21m$76–421Bus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
4h 57m$32–57Train, line 76 bus
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 76
5h 24m$31–41Bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 70
6h 8m$84–105Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Pomona North Stationtram
3h 35m$42–225
Goleta to Pomona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Pomona is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Pomona is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Pomona. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Pomona Transit Center via Isla Vista, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion and Cal State LA E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Pomona. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Pomona Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Goleta and Pomona is 141 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Pomona without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Goleta to Pomona, including transfers.
Goleta to Pomona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.
Goleta to Pomona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Pomona is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $430 and takes 4h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Pomona, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Goleta Station to Pomona Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Pomona North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Pomona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Goleta to Pomona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Pomona is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Goleta to Pomona.
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