There are 6 ways to get from Legoland California to Goleta by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)CLD - SBA
3h 59m$69–357Drive 193.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Legoland California to Goleta193.2 mi
3h 24m$36–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Goleta AmtrakPacific Surfliner
7h 1m$48–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
7h 24m$42–67Bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffLax Linq
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
7h 37m$118–177Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
5h 24m$50–334
Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Legoland California to Goleta is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Legoland California to Goleta is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Legoland California to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr and arriving at Hollister & Pine via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Barbara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Legoland California and Goleta is 178 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.
The best way to get from Legoland California to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Legoland California to Goleta, including transfers.
Legoland California to Goleta bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
The best way to get from Legoland California to Goleta is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 7h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 7h 37m.
Legoland California to Goleta bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff station.
Yes, the driving distance between Legoland California to Goleta is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Legoland California to Goleta.
What companies run services between Legoland California, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Goleta Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- 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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