There are 6 ways to get from Cupertino to Goleta by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
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Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
3h 41m$50–274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 45m$40–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
10h 8m$94–295Drive 278.5 mi
- Drive from Cupertino to Goleta278.5 mi
5h 6m$51–74Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
4h 38m$58–290Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Santa MariaSan Jose
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at KelloggMidday
9h 1m$50–74
Cupertino to Goleta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cupertino to Goleta is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cupertino to Goleta is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $50 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Cupertino to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Stevens Creek & De Anza and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Cupertino and Goleta is 296 miles. The road distance is 280.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Cupertino to Goleta, including transfers.
Cupertino to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Goleta is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $300 and takes 10h 8m.
Cupertino to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cupertino to Goleta is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Cupertino to Goleta.
What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Goleta Station via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 8m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–90
Shuttle from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- service@cleanairexpress.com
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kellogg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
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