There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to University of Southern California by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 39m$39–78Drive 104.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to University of Southern Californiacar 104.3 mi
1h 54m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
4h 1m$79–98Fly, tram
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Expo Park / USC Stationtram
3h 17m$344–508
Goleta to University of Southern California by train, subway, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to University of Southern California is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to University of Southern California is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to University of Southern California. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to University of Southern California station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Expo Park / USC Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Goleta and University of Southern California is 118 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to University of Southern California without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Goleta to University of Southern California, including transfers.
Goleta to University of Southern California bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Goleta to University of Southern California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to University of Southern California is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and University of Southern California, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
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
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Expo Park / USC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 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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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to University of Southern California bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Goleta to University of Southern California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to University of Southern California is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Goleta to University of Southern California.
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