What is the cheapest way to get from Arcata to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Goleta is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arcata to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Arcata to Goleta is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $55 - $350.

How far is it from Arcata to Goleta?

The distance between Arcata and Goleta is 523 miles. The road distance is 597.1 miles.

How do I travel from Arcata to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Arcata to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 16h 42m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Arcata to Goleta?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Arcata to Goleta, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Arcata to Goleta?

The best way to get from Arcata to Goleta is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $55 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 16h 42m.

Can I drive from Arcata to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Goleta is 597 miles. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Arcata to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 259+ hotels available in Goleta.

Arcata to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Goleta by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane ACV - SBA
5h 11m
$57–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
16h 42m
$116–201
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
2. Take the train from Martinez to San Luis Obispotrain
3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain
18h 46m
$164–336
Drive 593.6 mi
1. Drive from Arcata to Goletacar 593.6 mi
10h 53m
$109–157
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ACV - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 5m
$117–357
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 35m
$169–295

Arcata to Goleta by bus and train

4Weekly Services

16h 42mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Arcata to Goleta.

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Distance: 520 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 4 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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