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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Goleta. However, there are services departing from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Goleta Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Goleta?

The distance between Santa Monica and Goleta is 130 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $60 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Santa Monica to Goleta, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Goleta bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place station.

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

Santa Monica to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Goleta?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Goleta is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 3 bus and bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Goleta bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Goleta bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at LAX/Metro Transit Center station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Goleta train arrive?

Santa Monica to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Goleta?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 290+ hotels available in Goleta.

Santa Monica to Goleta - 5 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 55m
$64–99
Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Goletacar 92.2 mi
1h 52m
$17–25
Line 3 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus 3
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h 21m
$71–88
Line 3 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 31m
$302–505
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 29m
$20–30

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

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.4 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Santa Barbara Airport via LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 21m.

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