There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to San Bernardino by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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 San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
5h 54m$46–87Drive 158.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to San Bernardinocar 158.2 mi
2h 44m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
6h 4mBus, line 61 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 61
7h 21m$83–106
Goleta to San Bernardino by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to San Bernardino is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to San Bernardino is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to San Bernardino. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via Isla Vista and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to San Bernardino. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Goleta and San Bernardino is 170 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to San Bernardino without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Goleta to San Bernardino, including transfers.
Goleta to San Bernardino bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Isla Vista station.
Goleta to San Bernardino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to San Bernardino is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and San Bernardino, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Goleta Station to San Bernardino - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairview & Carson to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via UCSB North Hall Outbound, Isla Vista, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://omnitrans.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to San Bernardino bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Goleta to San Bernardino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to San Bernardino is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Goleta to San Bernardino.
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