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Compare train, bus, and flight for Goleta, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Goleta, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Goleta, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Goleta, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Goleta, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Goleta, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $275 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Goleta, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $290 (€231).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 1m.
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Goleta, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Barbara, Bus station and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Santa Barbara Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Goleta Station, Goleta, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Santa Barbara MTD to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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