There are 5 ways to get from Culver City to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 36m$39–79Line 33 bus, train, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillotrain
- Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Nectarinebus 85 / ...
6h$12–20Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h 22m$79–100Drive 99.8 mi
- Drive from Culver City to Goletacar 99.8 mi
1h 45m$19–27Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Culver City Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 26m$365–508
Culver City to Goleta by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culver City to Goleta is to line 33 bus and train and bus which costs $11 - $20 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Culver City to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Culver City to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Venice / Hughes and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Culver City station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Culver City Station and arriving at Goleta Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Culver City and Goleta is 124 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.
The best way to get from Culver City to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Culver City to Goleta, including transfers.
Culver City to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Hughes station.
Culver City to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Culver City to Goleta is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Culver City, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venice / Hughes to Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Culver City Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Culver City to Goleta bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.
Culver City to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culver City to Goleta is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Culver City to Goleta.
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