How to get from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla by bus and train?

From Goleta Amtrak to Ucla by bus and train

To get from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla in Westwood, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Goleta Amtrak station to Van Nuys station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the R12 bus from Westwood / Weyburn station to Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 761761
Bus - R12R12
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Goleta Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Goleta Amtrak
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Nuys
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    ID 207
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Expo / Sepulveda Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood / Weyburn
    ID 16554
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    UCLA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Plaza & Strathmore (Gateway Plaza)
    ID 2605
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 761

To get from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla in Westwood, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Goleta Amtrak station to Van Nuys station. Next, take the 761 bus from Van Nuys / Keswick station to Hilgard SB & Westholme FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 761761
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Goleta Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Goleta Amtrak
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Nuys
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    ID 207
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Expo / Sepulveda Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard SB & Westholme FS
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla

The distance between Goleta Amtrak, Westwood and Ucla, Westwood is approximately 109.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Goleta Amtrak

Goleta Amtrak is located at Goleta Amtrak, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Hollister & LA Patera.

Bus stations close to Goleta Amtrak:

  • Hollister & LA Patera
  • Hollister & LA Patera NB
  • Hollister & LA Patera SB

Public transit stations close to Ucla, Westwood

Ucla is located at Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Westwood and the nearest public transit station is Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway.

Bus stations close to Ucla:

  • Westwood Plaza & Stein Plaza Driveway
  • Medical Plaza W
  • Westwood Plaza & UCLA Medical Center

Related Routes

Alternative route from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 761

To get from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla in Westwood, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Goleta Amtrak station to Van Nuys station. Next, take the 761 bus from Van Nuys / Keswick station to Hilgard SB & Westholme FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 761761
Walk to Ucla
Leaves from Goleta Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Goleta Amtrak
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Nuys
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    ID 207
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Expo / Sepulveda Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard SB & Westholme FS
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucla
    Walk to
    Ucla
    Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla?

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 761, Bus line R12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla?

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 761.

  • Is there a direct train between Goleta Amtrak and Ucla?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from San Diego station near Goleta Amtrak in Goleta to Van Nuys station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Van Nuys station near Ucla in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Goleta Amtrak to Ucla by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Goleta Amtrak in Goleta and Ucla in Westwood by train and bus is about 3 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Goleta Amtrak to get to Ucla?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the San Diego station near Goleta Amtrak in Goleta.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Goleta Amtrak and Ucla?

    Get off the train at the Van Nuys stop, which is closest to Ucla in Westwood.

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