How to get from Aviation / LAX Station to Goleta by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Aviation / LAX Station to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE438 bus from Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2 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 24 min.

264min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE438CE438
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 66
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE438CE438
    Wait for bus
    CE438
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    50 yd • 1 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 by bus and train via CE438B, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 6

To get from Aviation / LAX Station to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE438B bus from Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2 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 34 min.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE438BCE438B
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 66
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE438BCE438B
    Wait for bus
    CE438B
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    50 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from Aviation / LAX Station to Goleta

The distance between Aviation / LAX Station, Los Angeles and Goleta, Los Angeles is approximately 131.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aviation / LAX 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.

Public transit stations close to Aviation / LAX Station

Aviation / LAX Station is located at Aviation / LAX Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Aviation Green Line Station.

Bus stations close to Aviation / LAX Station:

  • Aviation Green Line Station
  • Aviation Station / Bus Bay 8
  • Aviation/LAX Station

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CE438B, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 6

To get from Aviation / LAX Station to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE438B bus from Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2 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 34 min.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE438BCE438B
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 66
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE438BCE438B
    Wait for bus
    CE438B
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    50 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aviation / LAX Station to Goleta?

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line CE438, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aviation / LAX Station to Goleta?

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Bus line CE438B, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aviation / LAX Station and Goleta?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aviation / LAX Station to Goleta?

    The CE438 bus line goes from Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy station near Aviation / LAX Station in Westchester, La to Northbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Goleta station near Goleta in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Aviation / LAX Station in Westchester, La and Goleta in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aviation / LAX Station to get to Goleta?

    Get on the CE438 bus from the Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy stop near Aviation / LAX Station in Westchester, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aviation / LAX Station and Goleta?

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

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