There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 59m$29–65Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Transit Center to Hollister & Nectarinebus 11 / ...
3h 51m$17–26Drive 103.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Goletacar 103.3 mi
1h 50m$19–28Fly
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
2h 55m$309–515Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4h 5m$78–98
Los Angeles to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta is to bus and line 11 bus which costs $17 - $27 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Hollister & Nectarine via Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Goleta is 113 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $29 - $65.
The train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Los Angeles to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs $17 - $27 and takes 3h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Hollister & Nectarine via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 3h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Los Angeles to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Goleta is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Los Angeles to Goleta.
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