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How to get fromGoleta to Berkeleyby plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSBA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    2h 9m
    $44–222
  2. Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to OaklandbusFlixBus 2005
    8h 37m
    $38–103
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis ObispotrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to EmeryvilletrainCoast Starlight
    9h 54m
    $88–183
  4. Drive 315.9 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Berkeleycar315.9 mi
    5h 47m
    $58–84
  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    2h 2m
    $57–348
  6. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to EmeryvillebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 1m

Goleta to Berkeley by bus and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Isla Vista to Oakland 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Emeryville via San Luis Obispo in around 9h 54m.

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