There are 3 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 34m$40–83Line 9 bus, line 22 bus, train, bus, line 11 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Perris Transit Centerbus 9
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Transit Center to Hollister & Nectarinebus 11 / ...
9h 46m$28–46Drive 171.7 mi
- Drive from Lake Elsinore to Goletacar 171.7 mi
3h$32–46
Lake Elsinore to Goleta by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta is to line 9 bus and line 22 bus and train and bus and line 11 bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Elsinore to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Lake Elsinore and Goleta is 204 miles. The road distance is 172.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Lake Elsinore to Goleta, including transfers.
Lake Elsinore to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
Lake Elsinore to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to Goleta is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Lake Elsinore to Goleta.
There are 284+ hotels available in Goleta.
What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Goleta Station via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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