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

The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Goleta is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whittier to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Whittier and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia / Painter and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Whittier to Goleta?

The distance between Whittier and Goleta is 126 miles. The road distance is 118.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whittier to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Whittier to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Goleta bus from?

Whittier to Goleta bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia / Painter station.

Train or bus from Whittier to Goleta?

The best way to get from Whittier to Goleta is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $130 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Whittier to Goleta bus arrive?

Whittier to Goleta bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, arrive at East L.A. College station.

Can I drive from Whittier to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Goleta is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Whittier to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 253+ hotels available in Goleta.

Whittier to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 7 bus, and tram

There are 6 ways to get from Whittier to Goleta by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. College10 Whittier Blvd
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
4h 49m
Drive 118.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whittier to Goleta118.1 mi
2h 10m
$22–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
5h 9m
$31–122
Line 7 bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Station
2. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
3h 28m
Train via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
5h 9m
$35–126
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Hill/Washington50 Washington Blvd
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
5h 54m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.2 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Hollister & Pine via East L.A. College, Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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