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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Goleta is to bus via West Oakland which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 59m.

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 - $310.

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 Fairview & Carson via UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

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 $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m 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.

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 $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 11h 13m.

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.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Goleta is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Berkeley to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 232+ 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 Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3h 17m
$41–243
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 16m
$104–164
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
11h 13m
$100–216
Drive 316 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Goletacar 316 mi
5h 50m
$58–84
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
2h 47m
$44–307
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
8h 59m
$43–80

Berkeley to Goleta by bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Buses

8h 16mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 9h 33m.

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