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 53m.

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 53m 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 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Barbara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Goleta?

The distance between Santa Monica and Goleta is 101 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 761 bus and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 Big Blue Bus, depart from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Goleta bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Goleta bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at LAX/Metro Transit Center 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 53m to drive from Santa Monica to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 259+ hotels available in Goleta.

Santa Monica to Goleta - 4 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Goleta by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 3 bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
2h 58m
$26–213
Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Goletacar 92.2 mi
1h 53m
$17–25
Line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 2m
$30–123
Line 3 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus 3
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h 47m
$72–90

Santa Monica to Goleta by bus and train

38Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.1 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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 Hollister & Pine 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, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Santa Barbara Airport in around 5h 47m.

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