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How to get fromArcata to Goletaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arcata to Goleta by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ACV - SBA
    5h 17m
    $57–342

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 42m
    $120–215

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to San Luis Obispotrain train
    3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain train
    18h 46m
    $177–370

  4. Drive 593.6 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Goletacar car 593.6 mi
    10h 53m
    $109–157

  5. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 35m
    $178–313

Arcata to Goleta by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Southwest Airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Goleta Station via Copeland St Transit Mall, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 16h 42m.

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