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

From Alhambra to Goleta by bus and train

To get from Alhambra to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 6 bus from Hollister & LA Patera station to Hollister & Los Carneros Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 66
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    176 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 273
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Goleta/Camino Real Mkt
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & Los Carneros Road
    ID 932
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alhambra to Goleta by bus and train via 78 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Alhambra to Goleta in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Goleta Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min.

280min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    176 min
  • 7
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    1.56 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alhambra to Goleta

The distance between Alhambra, Los Angeles and Goleta, Los Angeles is approximately 121.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alhambra to Goleta 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 Alhambra

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Garfield Ave.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Main St & Garfield Ave
  • Main / Garfield
  • Garfield/Main

Public transit stations close to Goleta, Los Angeles

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

Alternative route from Alhambra to Goleta by bus and train via 78 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Alhambra to Goleta in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Goleta Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min.

280min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    176 min
  • 7
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    1.56 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 280 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 36 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Garfield station near Alhambra to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Goleta in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Alhambra and Goleta in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Garfield stop near Alhambra in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to Goleta in Los Angeles.

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