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

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Goleta is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

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 10m 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 Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

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 132 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 bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 Greyhound Mexico, depart from Long Beach Bus 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 Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union 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 10m to drive from Long Beach to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 260+ hotels available in Goleta.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
4h 6m
$37–90
Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Long Beach to Goleta123.8 mi
2h 10m
$23–33
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
4h 54m
$31–122
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
3h 10m
$32–216
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
5h 10m
$83–101

Long Beach to Goleta by bus

4Weekly Buses

4h 6mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Long Beach to Goleta.

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Distance: 131.6 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 4h 6m.

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