How to get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta by bus and train?

Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta - Bus Schedule

The METRO CONNECTOR bus from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta by bus and train

To get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the METRO CONNECTOR bus from LAX Terminal B Lower Level Flyaway Stop station to Terminal 7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Goleta Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Los Angeles Airport LAX may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Goleta on the Moovit app.

273min
Bus - METRO CONNECTORMETRO CONNECTOR
Bus - FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATIONFLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from LAX Terminal B Lower Level Flyaway Stop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Los Angeles Airport LAX
  • 2
    Bus - METRO CONNECTORMETRO CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    METRO CONNECTOR
    Metro Transit Center Bay 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal 7
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LAX Terminal 7 Lower Level Flyaway Stop
    ID LAX-T7-LL
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATIONFLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION
    Wait for bus
    FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION
    Union Station Flyaway- Patsaouras Bus Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    168 min
  • 10
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    1.51 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta

The distance between Los Angeles Airport LAX, Los Angeles and Goleta, Los Angeles is approximately 133.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 273 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles Airport LAX 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 Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta

To check the bus and train schedule from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Los Angeles Airport LAX) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta?

    The fastest way takes 273 minutes, using Bus line METRO CONNECTOR, Bus line FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Airport LAX and Goleta?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Goleta?

    The METRO CONNECTOR bus line goes from Terminal 7 station near Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester to LAX Terminal 7 Lower Level Flyaway Stop. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till LAX Terminal 7 Lower Level Flyaway Stop near Goleta in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester and Goleta in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Los Angeles Airport LAX to get to Goleta?

    Get on the METRO CONNECTOR bus from the Terminal 7 stop near Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester.

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

    Get off the bus at the LAX Terminal 7 Lower Level Flyaway Stop, which is closest to Goleta in Los Angeles.

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