How to get from Goleta to Carson by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Goleta to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the LOMPOC - GOLETA bus from Castilian at Los Carneros station to Robin Hill / Lindmar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Del Amo Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Bus - LOMPOC - GOLETALOMPOC - GOLETA
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Carson
Leaves from Castilian at Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Goleta
  • 2
    Bus - LOMPOC - GOLETALOMPOC - GOLETA
    Wait for bus
    LOMPOC - GOLETA
    Goleta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robin Hill / Lindmar
    ID RobHLind I
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    187 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Del Amo Station
    ID 80109S
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    1.67 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Goleta to Carson

The distance between Goleta, Los Angeles and Carson, Los Angeles is approximately 132.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 308 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Goleta to Carson by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Goleta

Goleta is located at Goleta, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Castilian at Los Carneros.

Train stations close to Goleta:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Goleta:

  • Castilian at Los Carneros
  • Hollister & Los Carneros Road
  • Hollister and Los Carneros

Public transit stations close to Carson, Los Angeles

Carson is located at Carson, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Del Amo / Alvo.

Bus stations close to Carson:

  • Del Amo / Alvo
  • Del Amo & Alvo SE
  • Del Amo & Wilmington SW

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Carson?

    The fastest way takes 308 minutes, using Bus line LOMPOC - GOLETA, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Carson in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Goleta to Carson in Los Angeles?

    The LOMPOC - GOLETA bus line goes from Goleta station near Goleta to Robin Hill / Lindmar station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Carson station near Carson in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Goleta to Carson in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Goleta and Carson in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 5 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Goleta to get to Carson in Los Angeles?

    Get on the LOMPOC - GOLETA bus from the Goleta stop near Goleta in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Goleta and Carson in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Carson station, which is closest to Carson in Los Angeles.

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