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

By bus and train

To get from Goleta to Irvine 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 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 14 min.

374min
Bus - LOMPOC - GOLETALOMPOC - GOLETA
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
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
    Irvine Station
    272 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 6, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 86

To get from Goleta to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Hollister and Los Carneros station to Hollister & LA Patera station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 5 min.

365min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Hollister and Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister and Los Carneros
    ID 279
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hollister/State, Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 755
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    272 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Goleta to Irvine

The distance between Goleta, Los Angeles and Irvine, Los Angeles is approximately 161.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 374 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Goleta to Irvine 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 Irvine, Los Angeles

Irvine is located at Irvine, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alton-Ent 15955 Cannon.

Train stations close to Irvine:

  • Irvine Station

Bus stations close to Irvine:

  • Alton-Ent 15955 Cannon
  • Alton-Laguna Canyon
  • Alton-Valley Oak

Alternative route by bus and train via 6, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 86

To get from Goleta to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Hollister and Los Carneros station to Hollister & LA Patera station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 5 min.

365min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Hollister and Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister and Los Carneros
    ID 279
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hollister/State, Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 755
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    272 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 374 minutes, using Bus line LOMPOC - GOLETA, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.

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

    The alternative route takes 365 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Goleta to Irvine 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 Irvine station near Irvine in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Goleta and Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 6 hr 14 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Irvine stop, which is closest to Irvine in Los Angeles.

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