What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Goleta to Santa Monica?

The distance between Goleta and Santa Monica is 118 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $70 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Goleta to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Santa Monica bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Goleta to Santa Monica train from?

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

Train or bus from Goleta to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Goleta to Santa Monica is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $70 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Goleta to Santa Monica bus arrive?

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

Where does the Goleta to Santa Monica train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Goleta to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Santa Monica is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Goleta to Santa Monica.

How do I get a train ticket from Goleta to Santa Monica?

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Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

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Goleta to Santa Monica - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Santa Monica by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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Bus, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
3h 46m
$72–86
Drive 92.1 mi
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1. Drive from Goleta to Santa Monicacar 92.1 mi
1h 52m
$17–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 10m
$66–99
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3h 28m
$304–508

Goleta to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

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4h 10mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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