There are 5 ways to get from West Covina to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 41m$42–85Drive 121 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Covina to Goletacar 121 mi
2h 7m$23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4h 59m$79–104Line 707 bus, fly
- Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 1m$350–520Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Arcadiabus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Isla Vistabus Ans 6238
5h 53m$39–64
West Covina to Goleta by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Covina to Goleta is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from West Covina to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from West Covina to Goleta. However, there are services departing from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from West Covina to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Baldwin Park and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between West Covina and Goleta is 131 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Covina to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from West Covina to Goleta, including transfers.
West Covina to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
West Covina to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from West Covina to Goleta is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between West Covina, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
West Covina to Goleta bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
West Covina to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Covina to Goleta is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from West Covina to Goleta.
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