What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Pasadena is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Pasadena?

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.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Pasadena?

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.

How far is it from Goleta to Pasadena?

The distance between Goleta and Pasadena is 123 miles. The road distance is 106.8 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Goleta to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Pasadena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Goleta to Pasadena train from?

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

Train or bus from Goleta to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Goleta to Pasadena is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which costs $80 - $100 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Goleta to Pasadena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Goleta to Pasadena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Goleta to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Pasadena is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Goleta to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 1978+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Goleta to Pasadena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Pasadena by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or tram

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 37m
$39–75
Drive 106.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Pasadenacar 106.2 mi
1h 51m
$20–28
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
3h 55m
$80–98
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
3h 37m
$350–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
4h 24m

Goleta to Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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 $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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