How to get from Soto / 8th to Goleta by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Soto / 8th to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 66 bus from Soto / 8th station to 8th / Main station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DASH D 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 17 min.

257min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soto / 8th
    ID 13955
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Main
    ID 3263
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St and 8th St
    ID 10407
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / Union Station East/ Patsaouras
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
    ID 10421
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    176 min
  • 10
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    1.56 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 66, 40 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Soto / 8th to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 66 bus from Soto / 8th station to 8th / Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 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 30 min.

270min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 4040
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soto / 8th
    ID 13955
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Broadway
    ID 15778
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 7th
    ID 4799
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    176 min
  • 10
    Walk to Goleta
    Walk to
    Goleta
    1.56 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Soto / 8th to Goleta

The distance between Soto / 8th, Los Angeles and Goleta, Los Angeles is approximately 118.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soto / 8th 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 Soto / 8th

Soto / 8th is located at Soto / 8th, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Olympic / Boyle.

Bus stations close to Soto / 8th:

  • Olympic / Boyle
  • Olympic / Soto
  • Soto / Olympic

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 66, 40 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Soto / 8th to Goleta in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 66 bus from Soto / 8th station to 8th / Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 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 30 min.

270min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 4040
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Goleta
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soto / 8th
    ID 13955
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Broadway
    ID 15778
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 7th
    ID 4799
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    176 min
  • 10
    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 Soto / 8th to Goleta?

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line DASH D, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Soto / 8th to Goleta?

    The alternative route takes 270 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 40, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Soto / 8th and Goleta?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Soto / 8th to Goleta?

    The 66 bus line goes from Soto / 8th station near Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights, La to Wilshire / Western Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wilshire / Western Station station near Goleta in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Soto / 8th to Goleta by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights, La and Goleta in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Soto / 8th to get to Goleta?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Soto / 8th stop near Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Soto / 8th and Goleta?

    Get off the bus at the Wilshire / Western Station station, which is closest to Goleta in Los Angeles.

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