What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Lake Arrowhead?

No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at San Bernardino Depot via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead?

The distance between Goleta and Lake Arrowhead is 192 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Lake Arrowhead bus from?

Goleta to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Lake Arrowhead train from?

Goleta to Lake Arrowhead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead?

The best way to get from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Goleta to Lake Arrowhead bus arrive?

Goleta to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Goleta to Lake Arrowhead train arrive?

Goleta to Lake Arrowhead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Lake Arrowhead is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead.

Where can I stay near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 474+ hotels available in Lake Arrowhead.

Goleta to Lake Arrowhead - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Lake Arrowhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Goleta to Lake Arrowhead by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain SB Line
6h 24m
$111–172
Drive 175.5 mi
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1. Drive from Goleta to Lake Arrowheadcar 175.5 mi
3h 11m
$32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus 6
7h 45m
$89–119

Goleta to Lake Arrowhead by bus

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Distance: 191.3 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Goleta Station to Lake Arrowhead via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and San Bernardino Depot in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 7h 45m.

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