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How to get fromSanta Monica to Goletaby tram, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Goleta by tram, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 59m
    $38–79

  2. Drive 92.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Goletacar car 92.2 mi
    1h 53m
    $17–25

  3. Line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    5h 21m
    $71–88

  4. Line 3 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    3h 37m
    $342–555

  5. Line 761 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 12m
    $32–63

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    6h 29m
    $19–31

Santa Monica to Goleta by tram, bus, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Santa Barbara Airport via LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 21m.

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