There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Upland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain SB Line
5h 17m$37–45Drive 136.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Uplandcar 136.2 mi
2h 25m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plazabus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
6h 21m$91–111Fly to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBA - ONT
3h 56m$78–463Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain
4h 29m$44–228
Goleta to Upland by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Upland is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Upland is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Upland. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
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 17m.
The distance between Goleta and Upland is 149 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Upland without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Goleta to Upland, including transfers.
Goleta to Upland bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport 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 17m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $470 and takes 3h 56m.
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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 6h 21m.
- 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
- $85–500
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–210
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.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
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
- $7–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Upland bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA 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 25m to drive from Goleta to Upland.
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