There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain AV Line
5h 35m$66–101Drive 120.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Lancastercar 120.4 mi
2h 31m$22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
6h 37m$89–112Bus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
9h 48m
Goleta to Lancaster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Lancaster is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Carl's Jr./Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Lancaster via Burbank - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Goleta and Lancaster is 168 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Goleta to Lancaster, including transfers.
Goleta to Lancaster bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Goleta to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Lancaster is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Goleta Station to Lancaster via Burbank and Burbank - Downtown in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairview & Carson to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 9h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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Goleta to Lancaster bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Goleta to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burbank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Lancaster is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Goleta to Lancaster.
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