What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Long Beach is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Long Beach is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Downtown Long Beach Station via LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX / Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Goleta to Long Beach?

The distance between Goleta and Long Beach is 136 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Long Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 17m and costs $60 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Goleta to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Long Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Goleta to Long Beach train from?

Goleta to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Where does the Goleta to Long Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Goleta to Long Beach train arrive?

Goleta to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Long Beach is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Goleta to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 715+ hotels available in Long Beach.

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Long Beach by train, tram, bus, car, or plane

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
4h 17m
$64–97
Drive 123.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Long Beachcar 123.7 mi
2h 11m
$23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus 232
5h
$72–87
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
3h 30m
$304–508

Goleta to Long Beach by train and tram

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.5 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Downtown Long Beach Station via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 5h.

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