There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Chico by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
4h 40m$89–484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
13h 24m$64–129Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
14h 27m$142–315Drive 454.2 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Chicocar 454.2 mi
8h 22m$83–120Bus via Stockton (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
15h 7m$144–247
Goleta to Chico by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Chico is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Chico is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs $85 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Isla Vista, Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Chico. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
The distance between Goleta and Chico is 409 miles. The road distance is 456.9 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 13h 24m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Goleta to Chico, including transfers.
Goleta to Chico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.
Goleta to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Chico is to bus which takes 13h 24m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 14h 27m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fairview & Carson to Chico Bus Station via Isla Vista, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 13h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Chico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Goleta to Chico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Chico is 457 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Goleta to Chico.
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