How to get from Union Station to Goleta by bus and train?

From Union Station to Goleta by bus and train

To get from Union Station to Goleta in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Goleta Amtrak station. Next, take the 12X bus from Hollister & LA Patera station to Hollister & Los Carneros Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 12X12X
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    170 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 273
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 12X12X
    Wait for bus
    12X
    Goleta Express / Camino Real Mktpl
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & Los Carneros Road
    ID 932
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Station to Goleta by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 6

To get from Union Station to Goleta in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Goleta Amtrak station. Next, take the 6 bus from Hollister & LA Patera station to Hollister & Los Carneros Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 66
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    170 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 273
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Goleta/Camino Real Mkt
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & Los Carneros Road
    ID 932
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Goleta

The distance between Union Station, Los Angeles and Goleta, Los Angeles is approximately 113.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Goleta by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 6

To get from Union Station to Goleta in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Goleta Amtrak station. Next, take the 6 bus from Hollister & LA Patera station to Hollister & Los Carneros Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 66
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    170 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 273
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Goleta/Camino Real Mkt
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & Los Carneros Road
    ID 932
    5 min
  • 7
    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 Union Station to Goleta?

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 12X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Goleta?

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct train between Union Station and Goleta?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Union Station to Goleta?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Goleta station near Union Station in Downtown to Goleta Amtrak station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Goleta Amtrak station near Goleta in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Goleta by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Goleta in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Union Station to get to Goleta?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Goleta station near Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Union Station and Goleta?

    Get off the train at the Goleta Amtrak stop, which is closest to Goleta in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first train from Union Station to Goleta?

    The first train from Union Station in Downtown to Goleta in Los Angeles is Pacific Surfliner. It leaves the Union Station station at 12:13 AM.

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