What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Goleta?

Los Angeles and Goleta are 95 miles (152 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Los Angeles to Goleta start their journey at Los Angeles International Airport and wind up at UC Santa Barbara. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Goleta from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Goleta on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	LAX Airport	3h 15m	8:45pm	Goleta	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:30pm	LAX Airport	3h 15m	10:45pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	LAX Airport	3h 15m	1:15am	Goleta	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Goleta on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	10:45am	Goleta	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	1:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	3:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	4:45pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	LAX Airport	3h 15m	6:45pm	Goleta	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Goleta on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	10:45am	Goleta	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	1:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	3:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	4:45pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	LAX Airport	3h 15m	6:45pm	Goleta	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Goleta on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	10:45am	Goleta	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	1:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	3:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	4:45pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	LAX Airport	3h 15m	6:45pm	Goleta	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Goleta on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	10:45am	Goleta	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	1:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	3:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	4:45pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	LAX Airport	3h 15m	6:45pm	Goleta	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Goleta on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	10:45am	Goleta	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	LAX Airport	2h 45m	1:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	3:15pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	LAX Airport	2h 45m	4:45pm	Goleta	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	LAX Airport	3h 15m	6:45pm	Goleta	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:53 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Goleta

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Goleta. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

96 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $72	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $134	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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 $72

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Goleta?

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

Stops in Goleta

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

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

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

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

$69

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$69

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$69

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$69

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$69

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$69

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$69

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$69

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Goleta was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $69 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Goleta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-21.