There are 5 ways to get from Pomona 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- Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 53m$31–122Drive 132.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pomona to Goletacar 132.5 mi
2h 18m$25–35Bus
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 37m$85–108Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 36m$38–226Line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 52m$32–128
Pomona to Goleta by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pomona to Goleta is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Pomona to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pomona to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Pomona Transit Center and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Cal State La Transit Center, 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 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pomona station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Pomona North Station and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Pomona and Goleta is 147 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pomona to Goleta without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $30 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Pomona to Goleta, including transfers.
Pomona to Goleta bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Pomona to Goleta train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Pomona North Station.
Pomona to Goleta bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.
What companies run services between Pomona, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pomona Transit Center to Hollister & Pine via Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Santa Barbara Airport in around 6h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–210
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Pomona North Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Pomona to Goleta train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Pomona to Goleta is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Pomona to Goleta.
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