There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Upland by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to UplandSB Line
5h 8m$22–100Train
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to UplandSB Line
5h 14m$36–45Drive 136.2 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Upland136.2 mi
2h 24m$25–36Fly to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)SBA - ONT
3h 51m$73–403Bus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair TranscenterGreyhound US1000 / ...
5h 35m$24–104Bus, train via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Take the bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
5h 54m$89–108Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
4h 26m$46–228
Goleta to Upland by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Upland is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Upland is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Upland. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Upland. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Upland via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Goleta and Upland is 147 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Upland without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 8m and costs $21 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Goleta to Upland, including transfers.
Goleta to Upland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.
Goleta to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Upland is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $410 and takes 3h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $23 - $110 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Upland, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Goleta Station to Upland via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- Phone
- +1 866-435-9529
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Upland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Goleta to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Upland is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Goleta to Upland.
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