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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Goleta is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gilroy to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Goleta is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $55 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Salinas and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Goleta?

The distance between Gilroy and Goleta is 330 miles. The road distance is 241.8 miles.

How do I travel from Gilroy to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Gilroy to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $30 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Gilroy to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Goleta bus from?

Gilroy to Goleta bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Gilroy to Goleta bus arrive?

Gilroy to Goleta bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Goleta is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Gilroy to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 264+ hotels available in Goleta.

Gilroy to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Gilroy to Goleta by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Caltrain, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
4h 23m
$56–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center59
2. Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 27m
$32–98
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center59
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
8h 15m
$78–114
Drive 240.4 mi
1. Drive from Gilroy to Goleta240.4 mi
4h 26m
$44–64
Caltrain, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
5h 7m
$62–297
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Gilroy to Santa MariaSan Jose
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at KelloggMidday
6h 26m
$45–62

Gilroy to Goleta by bus

20Weekly Buses

7h 27mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.6 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Hollister & Pine via Salinas, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 7h 27m.

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