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

From Placentia to Goleta by bus and train

To get from Placentia to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from Placentia-Chapman station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 12X 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. The bus and train schedule from Placentia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Goleta on the Moovit app.

276min
Bus - 2626
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 12X12X
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Placentia-Chapman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Placentia
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5
    ID 1958
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    224 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 273
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 12X12X
    Wait for bus
    12X
    Goleta Express / Camino Real Mktpl
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & Los Carneros Road
    ID 932
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Placentia to Goleta by bus and train via 123, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 12X

To get from Placentia to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 123 bus from Placentia-Chapman station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 12X bus from Hollister & LA Patera station to Hollister & Los Carneros Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Placentia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Goleta on the Moovit app.

291min
Bus - 123123
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 12X12X
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Placentia-Chapman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Placentia
  • 2
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Golden West Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5
    ID 1958
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    224 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 273
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 12X12X
    Wait for bus
    12X
    Goleta Express / Camino Real Mktpl
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & Los Carneros Road
    ID 932
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Placentia to Goleta

The distance between Placentia, Los Angeles and Goleta, Los Angeles is approximately 142.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Placentia 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Placentia to Goleta

To check the bus and train schedule from Placentia to Goleta using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Placentia) and destination (Goleta), 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 Placentia to Goleta by bus and train via 123, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 12X

To get from Placentia to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 123 bus from Placentia-Chapman station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 12X bus from Hollister & LA Patera station to Hollister & Los Carneros Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Placentia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Goleta on the Moovit app.

291min
Bus - 123123
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 12X12X
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Placentia-Chapman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Placentia
  • 2
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Golden West Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5
    ID 1958
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    224 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 273
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 12X12X
    Wait for bus
    12X
    Goleta Express / Camino Real Mktpl
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & Los Carneros Road
    ID 932
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 26, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 12X.

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

    The alternative route takes 291 minutes, using Bus line 123, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 12X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Placentia 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 Placentia to Goleta in Los Angeles?

    The 26 bus line goes from Fullerton Park and Ride station near Placentia to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station near Goleta in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    Get on the 26 bus from the Fullerton Park and Ride stop near Placentia in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 stop, which is closest to Goleta in Los Angeles.

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