The average bus between Pasadena and Goleta takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pasadena to Goleta. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Pasadena and Goleta. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Goleta at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Pasadena to Goleta? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Pasadena station and arriving at Goleta station via Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Pasadena to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Pasadena to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
The distance between Pasadena and Goleta is 157.9 km. The road distance is 194 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m.