What is the distance between Goleta and Los Angeles?

The distance separating Goleta and Los Angeles is 95 miles (152 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Goleta to Los Angeles?

If you're headed to Los Angeles from Goleta, chances are that your bus will leave from UC Santa Barbara and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Universal Studios & Universal City Walk, Battleship USS Iowa BB-61, Downtown Art Walk, La Brea Tar Pits and California Science Center.

Bus Goleta to Los Angeles from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Goleta to Los Angeles on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Goleta	2h 45m	6:15am	LAX Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30am	Goleta	3h	8:30am	LAX Airport	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Goleta	3h	10:00am	LAX Airport	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Goleta	3h	11:30am	LAX Airport	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Goleta	3h	1:00pm	LAX Airport	No tags

Next departures for Goleta to Los Angeles on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Goleta	2h 45m	6:15am	LAX Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30am	Goleta	3h	8:30am	LAX Airport	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Goleta	3h	10:00am	LAX Airport	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Goleta	3h	11:30am	LAX Airport	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Goleta	3h	1:00pm	LAX Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Goleta to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

3h 7mAverage Duration

96 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $68	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $50	Average Duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Goleta and Los Angeles?

Stops in Goleta

A
UC Santa Barbara
18 Ocean Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, USA

Stops in Los Angeles

A
Los Angeles International Airport
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B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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C
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
D
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

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Santa Barbara Airbus

4/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Santa Barbara Airbus ticket prices on this trip start at $68

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Goleta to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the distance between Goleta and Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Goleta to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$65

11/19

$65

Today

$65

11/21

$65

11/22

$65

11/23

$65

11/24

$65

11/25

$65

The cheapest trip from Goleta to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Goleta to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $65 for a bus ticket from Goleta to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-21.