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

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 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 ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 24 min.

384min
Bus - LOMPOC - GOLETALOMPOC - GOLETA
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
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
    Glendale Amtrak
    174 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
    #269| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    109 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA, 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 SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - 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 ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 46 min.

406min
Bus - SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETASANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Castilian at Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Goleta
  • 2
    Bus - SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETASANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
    Wait for bus
    SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
    Goleta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robin Hill / Lindmar
    ID RobHLind I
    7 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
    Glendale Amtrak
    174 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
    #269| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    109 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 171.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 384 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 Palmdale Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Palmdale:

  • Palmdale Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Palmdale:

  • Palmdale Transportation Center
  • 6th St. E. & Ave. Q
  • Ave. Q & Sierra Hwy.

Alternative route by bus and train via SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA, 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 SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - 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 ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 46 min.

406min
Bus - SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETASANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Castilian at Los Carneros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Goleta
  • 2
    Bus - SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETASANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
    Wait for bus
    SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA
    Goleta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robin Hill / Lindmar
    ID RobHLind I
    7 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
    Glendale Amtrak
    174 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
    #269| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    109 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 384 minutes, using Bus line LOMPOC - GOLETA, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 406 minutes, using Bus line SANTA MARIA / BUELLTON - GOLETA, 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 6 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Goleta to Palmdale 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 2 train lines till Robin Hill / Lindmar 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 6 hr 24 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Robin Hill / Lindmar station, which is closest to Palmdale in Los Angeles.

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