There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Menifee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
6h 58m$74–113Drive 180 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Menifeecar 180 mi
3h 12m$33–48Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
9h 8m$91–117Train, bus
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
9h 28m$80–127
Goleta to Menifee by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Menifee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Menifee is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Menifee. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Palomar + Mathews via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Menifee. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Goleta and Menifee is 200 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Menifee without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Goleta to Menifee, including transfers.
Goleta to Menifee bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Goleta to Menifee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Menifee is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Menifee, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Goleta Station to Palomar + Mathews via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Palomar + Mathews via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino Transit Center, Vine Street Mobility Hub, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 9h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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Booking & Getting There
Goleta to Menifee bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Goleta to Menifee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Menifee is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Goleta to Menifee.
There are 118+ hotels available in Menifee.









