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 $12 - $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 10m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Long Beach and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Long Beach station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Goleta Amtrak 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 134 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 21m and costs $30 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery 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 Flixbus USA, 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 266+ 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 (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 (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
4h 21m
$33–58
Tram, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillo
3. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarine85 / ...
5h 54m
$13–20
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 AmtrakPacific Surfliner
4h 54m
$31–112
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to Goleta123.8 mi
2h 10m
$23–33
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 32m
$30–208

Long Beach to Goleta by bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Buses

4h 21mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 4h 21m.

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