There are 3 ways to get from Coalinga to Goleta by car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus (Amtrak)
best- Drive from Coalinga to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 58mDrive 180.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coalinga to Goleta180.7 mi
3h 44m$33–48Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Coalinga to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Amtrak
6h 9m$52–119
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coalinga to Goleta is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Coalinga to Goleta is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Coalinga and Goleta is 211 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Coalinga to Goleta, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Coalinga to Goleta is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Coalinga to Goleta.
There are 263+ hotels available in Goleta.
What companies run services between Coalinga, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Coalinga to Goleta. However, you can drive to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, take the bus to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, walk to UCSB North Hall Inbound, then take the bus to Hollister & Pine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Coalinga to Goleta Amtrak via Paso Robles Amtrak Station and San Luis Obispo in around 6h 9m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $11–25
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $4–55
- Business - advance purchase
- $6–65
- Business Class
- $11–160
Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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