There are 4 ways to get from Orange to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Anaheim to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 59m$75–120Drive 133.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orange to Goletacar 133.5 mi
2h 23m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h 8m$85–109Train, fly
- Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 12m$316–516
Orange to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orange to Goleta is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Orange to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anaheim and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Orange and Goleta is 143 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.
The best way to get from Orange to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $75 - $120.
The train from Anaheim to Goleta Station takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Orange to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Orange to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
The best way to get from Orange to Goleta is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Orange, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Anaheim to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Orange to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Orange to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Goleta is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Orange to Goleta.
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