How to get from Goleta to Manhattan Beach by bus and train?

From Goleta to Manhattan Beach by bus and train

To get from Goleta to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the LOMPOC - GOLETA bus from Castilian at Los Carneros station to Robin Hill / Lindmar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 40 bus from Alameda / Los Angeles station to Hawthorne / Rosecrans station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 58 min.

358min
Bus - LOMPOC - GOLETALOMPOC - GOLETA
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 4040
Walk to Manhattan Beach
Leaves from Castilian at Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Goleta
  • 2
    Bus - LOMPOC - GOLETALOMPOC - GOLETA
    Wait for bus
    LOMPOC - GOLETA
    Goleta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robin Hill / Lindmar
    ID RobHLind I
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    187 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne / Rosecrans
    95 min
  • 10
    Walk to Manhattan Beach
    Walk to
    Manhattan Beach
    1.74 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Goleta to Manhattan Beach

The distance between Goleta, Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 131.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 358 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Goleta to Manhattan Beach 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 Goleta

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

Public transit stations close to Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles

Manhattan Beach is located at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St..

Bus stations close to Manhattan Beach:

  • Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St.
  • Aviation Blvd. & Rosecrans Ave.
  • Aviation Blvd. & Marine Ave.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Manhattan Beach?

    The fastest way takes 358 minutes, using Bus line LOMPOC - GOLETA, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Goleta to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles?

    The LOMPOC - GOLETA bus line goes from Goleta station near Goleta to Robin Hill / Lindmar station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Robin Hill / Lindmar station near Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Goleta and Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the LOMPOC - GOLETA bus from the Goleta stop near Goleta in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Robin Hill / Lindmar stop, which is closest to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles.

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