There are 3 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 24m$40–138Drive 172.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Elsinore to Goletacar 172.3 mi
2h 59m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 38m$92–117
Lake Elsinore to Goleta by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Lake Elsinore and Goleta is 204 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $35 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to Goleta is 173 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Lake Elsinore to Goleta.
There are 259+ hotels available in Goleta.
What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Goleta Station via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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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