There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Pasadena by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 37m$64–97Drive 106.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Pasadenacar 106.2 mi
1h 51m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
3h 55m$80–98Fly, tram
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
3h 32m$310–507
Goleta to Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Pasadena is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Goleta and Pasadena is 123 miles. The road distance is 106.8 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Goleta to Pasadena, including transfers.
Goleta to Pasadena bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Goleta to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Pasadena is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $100 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–100 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Goleta to Pasadena bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Goleta to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Pasadena is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Goleta to Pasadena.
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