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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Goleta is to line 33 bus and bus which costs $15 - $27 and takes 5h 2m.

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 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Fairview & Carson via Los Angeles Downtown and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Goleta?

The distance between Santa Monica and Goleta is 142 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 tram and train which takes 4h 49m and costs $30 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 / Broadway station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Goleta bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes 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 689+ hotels available in Goleta.

Santa Monica to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, line 33 bus, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Goleta by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, 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
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 49m
$33–74
Line 33 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
5h 2m
$16–27
Drive 92.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Goletacar 92.2 mi
1h 53m
$17–25
Line 3 bus, fly
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
3h
$25–223
Line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 2m
$27–63
Line 33 bus, bus via Los Angeles Airport, CA
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 1m
$79–100

Santa Monica to Goleta by tram, bus, and train

38Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.7 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Fairview & Carson via Los Angeles Downtown, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 5h 2m.

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