What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta is to bus which costs $14 - $25 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at Fairview & Carson via UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Goleta?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Goleta?

The distance between Los Angeles and Goleta is 109 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $14 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Goleta?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Los Angeles to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Goleta bus from?

Los Angeles to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Goleta train from?

Los Angeles to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Los Angeles to Goleta?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Goleta is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $14 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 2h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Goleta bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Isla Vista station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Goleta train arrive?

Los Angeles to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Goleta is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Los Angeles to Goleta.

How do I get a train ticket from Los Angeles to Goleta?

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Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 696+ hotels available in Goleta.

Los Angeles to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Goleta by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
2h 31m
$15–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 49m
$30–70
Drive 103.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Goletacar 103.3 mi
1h 50m
$19–28
Fly
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
2h 35m
$32–233
Bus via Los Angeles Airport, CA
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4h 5m
$78–98

Los Angeles to Goleta by bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Buses

2h 31mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.7 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vista 4 times a week. Tickets cost $13–23 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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