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How to get fromGoleta to Los Angeles Union Stationby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Los Angeles Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 12m
    $35–75
  2. Drive 103.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Los Angeles Union Stationcar car 103.6 mi
    1h 50m
    $19–28
  3. Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3h 25m
    $78–96
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3h 6m
    $348–515
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    3h 59m

Goleta to Los Angeles Union Station by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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