What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Terminal Island?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Terminal Island is to bus and train and tram which costs $13 - $20 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Terminal Island?

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

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Terminal Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Terminal Island station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Downtown Long Beach Station via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX / Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Terminal Island?

No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Terminal Island 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 Terminal Island?

The distance between Goleta and Terminal Island is 106 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Terminal Island without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Terminal Island without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 19m and costs $31 - $36.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Terminal Island?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Goleta to Terminal Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Terminal Island bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Goleta to Terminal Island train from?

Goleta to Terminal Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Where does the Goleta to Terminal Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Goleta to Terminal Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Goleta to Terminal Island?

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

Where can I stay near Terminal Island?

There are 793+ hotels available in Terminal Island.

Goleta to Terminal Island - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Terminal Island 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Station
3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carson
2h 15m
$31–209
Bus, train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hollister and Pine to Camarillo station89 / ...
2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
5h 56m
$14–20
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Station232
5h 49m
$72–87
Drive 123.7 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Long Beach123.7 mi
2h 10m
$23–33

Goleta to Terminal Island by train and tram

38Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Goleta to Terminal Island.

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Distance: 105.8 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Terminal Island, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Downtown Long Beach Station via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 5h 49m.

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