There are 5 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta by train (Amtrak), train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 37m$36–73Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Camarillotrain VC Line
- Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarinebus 85 / ...
3h 39m$10–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Goleta95.1 mi
1h 48mDrive 95.1 mi
- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goletacar 95.1 mi
1h 48m$18–26Line 169 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Woodley / Saticoybus 169
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h 25m$79–100
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta is to train and bus which costs $10 - $17 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport Ritc and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at Goleta Station via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Goleta is 100 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Burbank Airport Ritc station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 169 bus and bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Santa Barbara Airport via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank Airport - South to Camarillo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Woodley / Saticoy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Goleta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Woodley / Saticoy station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Goleta.
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