How to get from Goleta to Downey by bus and train?

From Goleta to Downey by bus and train

To get from Goleta to Downey in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 FLIXBUS 2030 bus from Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station to Downey (Stonewood Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 20 min.

500min
Bus - LOMPOC - GOLETALOMPOC - GOLETA
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - FLIXBUS 2030FLIXBUS 2030
Walk to Downey
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
    192 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2030FLIXBUS 2030
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2030
    Downey (Stonewood Center)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downey (Stonewood Center)
    ID UDW
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downey
    Walk to
    Downey
    0.98 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Goleta to Downey by bus and train via SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA, PACIFIC SURFLINER and FLIXBUS 2030

To get from Goleta to Downey in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - 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 FLIXBUS 2030 bus from Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station to Downey (Stonewood Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 42 min.

522min
Bus - SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETASANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - FLIXBUS 2030FLIXBUS 2030
Walk to Downey
Leaves from Castilian at Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Goleta
  • 2
    Bus - SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETASANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
    Wait for bus
    SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
    Goleta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robin Hill / Lindmar
    ID RobHLind I
    7 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
    192 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2030FLIXBUS 2030
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2030
    Downey (Stonewood Center)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downey (Stonewood Center)
    ID UDW
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downey
    Walk to
    Downey
    0.98 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Los Angeles.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Goleta to Downey

The distance between Goleta, Los Angeles and Downey, Los Angeles is approximately 125.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 500 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Goleta to Downey by bus 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 Downey, Los Angeles

Downey is located at Downey, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Civic Center Dr & 3rd St.

Bus stations close to Downey:

  • Civic Center Dr & 3rd St
  • 3rd St & Civic Center Dr
  • Brookshire Ave - Downey High School

Related Routes

Alternative route from Goleta to Downey by bus and train via SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA, PACIFIC SURFLINER and FLIXBUS 2030

To get from Goleta to Downey in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - 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 FLIXBUS 2030 bus from Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station to Downey (Stonewood Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 42 min.

522min
Bus - SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETASANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - FLIXBUS 2030FLIXBUS 2030
Walk to Downey
Leaves from Castilian at Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Goleta
  • 2
    Bus - SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETASANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
    Wait for bus
    SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
    Goleta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robin Hill / Lindmar
    ID RobHLind I
    7 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
    192 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2030FLIXBUS 2030
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2030
    Downey (Stonewood Center)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downey (Stonewood Center)
    ID UDW
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downey
    Walk to
    Downey
    0.98 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 500 minutes, using Bus line LOMPOC - GOLETA, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line FLIXBUS 2030.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Goleta to Downey?

    The alternative route takes 522 minutes, using Bus line SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line FLIXBUS 2030.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Goleta to Downey 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 bus line and one train line till Robin Hill / Lindmar station near Downey in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Goleta to Downey in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Goleta and Downey in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 8 hr 20 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Robin Hill / Lindmar stop, which is closest to Downey in Los Angeles.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More