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

From Goleta to Palmdale by bus and train

To get from Goleta to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12X 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 AV LINE train from Downtown Burbank station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Goleta may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palmdale on the Moovit app.

331min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 12X12X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - AV LINE
AV LINE
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 - 12X12X
    Wait for bus
    12X
    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
    Burbank
    175 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downtown Burbank
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - AV LINE
    Wait for train
    AV LINE
    #221| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    103 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Goleta to Palmdale by bus and train via 6, PACIFIC SURFLINER and AV LINE

To get from Goleta to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 AV LINE train from Downtown Burbank station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Goleta may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palmdale on the Moovit app.

357min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - AV LINE
AV LINE
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
    Burbank
    175 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downtown Burbank
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - AV LINE
    Wait for train
    AV LINE
    #221| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    103 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Goleta to Palmdale

The distance between Goleta, Los Angeles and Palmdale, Los Angeles is approximately 161.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 331 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Goleta to Palmdale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Goleta to Palmdale

To check the bus and train schedule from Goleta to Palmdale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Goleta) and destination (Palmdale), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Goleta to Palmdale by bus and train via 6, PACIFIC SURFLINER and AV LINE

To get from Goleta to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 AV LINE train from Downtown Burbank station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Goleta may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palmdale on the Moovit app.

357min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - AV LINE
AV LINE
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
    Burbank
    175 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downtown Burbank
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - AV LINE
    Wait for train
    AV LINE
    #221| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    103 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line 12X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Train line AV LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 357 minutes, using Bus line 6, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Train line AV LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 31 min.

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

    The 12X bus line goes from Hollister and Los Carneros station near Goleta to Downtown SB station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Downtown SB station near Palmdale in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Goleta and Palmdale in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 12X bus from the Hollister and Los Carneros stop near Goleta in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown SB station, which is closest to Palmdale in Los Angeles.

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