What is the cheapest way to get from Ventura to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Goleta is to bus and line 11 bus which costs $2 - $6 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ventura to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Ventura to Goleta is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Ventura and Goleta?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ventura and Goleta?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Ventura to Goleta?

The distance between Ventura and Goleta is 36 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ventura to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Ventura to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $15 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Ventura to Goleta?

The train from Ventura Amtrak to Goleta Station takes 59 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Goleta bus from?

Ventura to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Ventura, CA station.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Goleta train from?

Ventura to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Ventura to Goleta?

The best way to get from Ventura to Goleta is to train which takes 59 min and costs $15 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $70 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Ventura to Goleta bus arrive?

Ventura to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.

Where does the Ventura to Goleta train arrive?

Ventura to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.

Can I drive from Ventura to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Goleta is 36 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Ventura to Goleta.

How do I get a train ticket from Ventura to Goleta?

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Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 253+ hotels available in Goleta.

Ventura to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 11 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ventura to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
59 min
$15–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
1h 30m
$1–70
Drive 35.6 mi
1. Drive from Ventura to Goleta35.6 mi
37 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ventura to Goleta35.6 mi
37 min
$130–170
Bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to Figueroa at Chapala84U / ...
2. Take the bus from Chapala & Anapamu to Hollister & Nectarine11 / ...
1h 56m
$3–6

Ventura to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

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59 minAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.9 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $15–17 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Ventura, CA to Santa Barbara Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Ventura County Transportation Commission also services this route 3 times a day.

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