There are 6 ways to get from Upland to Goleta by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m$68–106Drive 136.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upland to Goletacar 136.3 mi
2h 25m$25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 3m$26–39Fly from Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane ONT - SBA
5h 13m$53–304Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus 699 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 11m$80–106Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 35m$316–526
Upland to Goleta by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upland to Goleta is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Upland to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Montclair Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Upland to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Upland and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Upland and Goleta is 149 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Upland to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Upland to Goleta, including transfers.
Upland to Goleta bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.
Upland to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Upland station.
The best way to get from Upland to Goleta is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $310 and takes 5h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Upland to Goleta Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–190
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- 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
Upland to Goleta bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W.
Upland to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to Goleta is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Upland to Goleta.
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