What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Goleta is to tram and train and bus which costs $11 - $20 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Bus Station and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Barbara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Long Beach and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Long Beach station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Long Beach to Goleta?

The distance between Long Beach and Goleta is 137 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

How do I travel from Long Beach to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Long Beach to Goleta without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 54m and costs $30 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Goleta?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Long Beach to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Goleta bus from?

Long Beach to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Goleta train from?

Long Beach to Goleta train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Long Beach Station.

Where does the Long Beach to Goleta bus arrive?

Long Beach to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.

Where does the Long Beach to Goleta train arrive?

Long Beach to Goleta train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Goleta is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Long Beach to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 167+ hotels available in Goleta.

Long Beach to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Long Beach to Goleta by tram, train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 54m
$31–122
Tram, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillotrain
3. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarinebus 85 / ...
5h 54m
$12–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h 35m
$88–111
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to Goletacar 123.8 mi
2h 11m
$23–33
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 8m
$29–216

Long Beach to Goleta by tram and train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.8 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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