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Trip Overview

The average bus between Goleta and Carson takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Goleta to Carson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 28m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
$93
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus Metro J Line
4h 33m
$79–98

Goleta to Carson bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Goleta and Carson. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Goleta is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Carson at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles10h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayMetro Los Angeles4h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Goleta to Carson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 140 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor Fwy / Carson via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 4h 33m.

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