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How to get fromFoster City to Goletaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Foster City to Goleta by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3h 14m
    $43–237

  2. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 7m
    $104–173

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train
    3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $87–196

  4. Drive 299.6 mi

    1. Drive from Foster City to Goletacar car 299.6 mi
    5h 29m
    $55–79

  5. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    4h 14m
    $53–300

Foster City to Goleta by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to Goleta Station via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 28m.

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