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How to get fromLancaster to Goletaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 41m
    $66–110

  2. Drive  120.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Goletacar car 120.3 mi
    2h 31m
    $22–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    6h 32m
    $88–113

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    5h 32m
    $319–530

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 1m

Lancaster to Goleta by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Goleta Station via Glendale and Glendale Amtrak in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Fairview & Carson via Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 8h 1m.

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