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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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
2h 9m$44–222Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Isla Vista to OaklandFlixBus 2005
8h 37m$38–103Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis ObispoPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
9h 54m$88–183Drive 315.9 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Berkeley315.9 mi
5h 47m$58–84Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SBA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeley
2h 2m$57–348Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 1m
Goleta to Berkeley by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Berkeley is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Berkeley is to fly and BART which takes 2h 2m and costs $55 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Emeryville via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Emeryville via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Goleta and Berkeley is 293 miles. The road distance is 317.8 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Berkeley without a car is to bus via West Oakland which takes 8h 37m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Goleta to Berkeley, including transfers.
Goleta to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Goleta to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Berkeley is to bus via West Oakland which takes 8h 37m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 9h 54m.
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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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Goleta to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Berkeley is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Goleta to Berkeley.
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