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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Goleta is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Goleta is to BART and fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $40 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Hollister & Pine via UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Goleta Station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Goleta?

The distance between Berkeley and Goleta is 293 miles. The road distance is 317.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Berkeley to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Goleta bus from?

Berkeley to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Goleta train from?

Berkeley to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train or bus from Berkeley to Goleta?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Goleta is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Berkeley to Goleta bus arrive?

Berkeley to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Berkeley to Goleta train arrive?

Berkeley to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Goleta is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Berkeley to Goleta.

How do I get a train ticket from Berkeley to Goleta?

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Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 261+ hotels available in Goleta.

Berkeley to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, bus, and car

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

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

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
3h 10m
$46–263
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
8h 51m
$38–102
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 16m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
10h 1m
$82–145
Drive 316 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Goleta316 mi
5h 48m
$58–84
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Coliseum
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
2h 47m
$44–277

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emeryville to Goleta Station via San Luis Obispo in around 10h 1m.

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