What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Goleta is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Goleta. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Santa Monica and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Goleta?

The distance between Santa Monica and Goleta is 133 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Goleta without a car is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 5h and costs $27 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Goleta?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Santa Monica to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Goleta bus from?

Santa Monica to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Santa Monica station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Goleta bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Goleta is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Santa Monica to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 263+ hotels available in Goleta.

Santa Monica to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, line 33 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Goleta by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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.

Line 33 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plaza33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
5h
$28–51
Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Goleta92.2 mi
1h 52m
$17–25
Line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswick761 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta AmtrakPacific Surfliner
5h 2m
$30–113
Line 3 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Center
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
3h 24m
$28–205
Line 33 bus, bus via Los Angeles Airport, CA
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plaza33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
5h 43m
$82–97

Santa Monica to Goleta by bus

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 5h.

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