How to get from Goleta to Palmdale by bus and train?

From Goleta to Palmdale by bus and train

To get from Goleta to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12X bus from Hollister and Los Carneros station to Hollister & LA Patera station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min.

331min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 12X12X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Hollister and Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister and Los Carneros
    ID 279
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 12X12X
    Wait for bus
    12X
    Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 755
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    182 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #221| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    110 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Goleta to Palmdale by bus and train via 6, PACIFIC SURFLINER and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Goleta to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 6 bus from Hollister and Los Carneros station to Hollister & LA Patera station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min.

357min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Hollister and Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister and Los Carneros
    ID 279
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hollister/State, Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 755
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    182 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #221| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    110 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Goleta to Palmdale

The distance between Goleta, Los Angeles and Palmdale, Los Angeles is approximately 171.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 331 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Goleta to Palmdale 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 Palmdale, Los Angeles

Palmdale is located at Palmdale, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is East Avenue Q 837.

Train stations close to Palmdale:

  • Palmdale Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Palmdale:

  • East Avenue Q 837
  • Ave. Q & Sierra Hwy.
  • Ave. Q & 10th St. E.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Goleta to Palmdale by bus and train via 6, PACIFIC SURFLINER and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Goleta to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 6 bus from Hollister and Los Carneros station to Hollister & LA Patera station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min.

357min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Hollister and Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister and Los Carneros
    ID 279
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hollister/State, Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 755
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    182 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #221| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    110 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Palmdale?

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line 12X, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Goleta to Palmdale?

    The alternative route takes 357 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 31 min.

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

    The 12X bus line goes from Hollister and Los Carneros station near Goleta to Downtown SB station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Downtown SB station near Palmdale in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Goleta and Palmdale in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 12X bus from the Hollister and Los Carneros stop near Goleta in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown SB station, which is closest to Palmdale in Los Angeles.