There are 5 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 21m$45–88Drive 151.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Goletacar 151.9 mi
2h 43m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 19m$91–116Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SNA - SBA
4h 16m$101–365Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 43m$358–528
Aliso Viejo to Goleta by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Goleta is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Aliso Viejo to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Alicia-Marketplace South and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Aliso Viejo to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Goleta is 166 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Aliso Viejo to Goleta, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Aliso Viejo to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Goleta is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $370 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Goleta Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alicia-Marketplace South to Santa Barbara Airport via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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More Questions & Answers
Aliso Viejo to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Aliso Viejo to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Goleta is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Goleta.
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