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There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to Goleta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeDFW - SBA
    6h 16m
    $93–434

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    33h 41m
    $139–326

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    47h 24m
    $214–538

  4. Drive 1,508.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Goletacar1,508.5 mi
    24h 15m
    $276–398

  5. Fly Dallas to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeDAL - SBA
    7h 7m
    $104–495

  6. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeDAL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    8h 23m
    $148–448

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeDFW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    9h
    $142–368

  8. Fly Dallas to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeDAL - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Amtraktrain
    9h 30m
    $135–619

Dallas to Goleta by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration33h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dallas Bus Station to Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 33h 41m.

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