There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Davis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SBA - SMF
4h 7m$62–393Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Isla Vista to OaklandFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Mrak Hall Dr & Alumni LnB
11h 6m$44–109Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to DavisCoast Starlight
12h 1m$87–137Drive 371.8 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Davis371.8 mi
6h 44m$68–98Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Take the train from Richmond to Davis
5h 33m$62–262Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SBA - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davis
5h 18m$72–364Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Emeryville to DavisCapitol Corridor / ...
11h 14m
Goleta to Davis by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Davis is to bus which costs $40 - $110 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Davis is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta to Davis. However, there are services departing from Goleta Amtrak and arriving at Davis via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Goleta and Davis is 338 miles. The road distance is 373.9 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Davis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Goleta to Davis, including transfers.
Goleta to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Davis is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 11h 6m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 12h 1m.
Goleta to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Davis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Davis is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Goleta to Davis.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Mrak Hall Dr & Alumni Ln via Isla Vista, Oakland, West Oakland, Walnut Creek, and Walnut Creek BART in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- 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
- Phone
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- soltrans.org
Bus from Walnut Creek BART to Mrak Hall Dr & Alumni Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://soltrans.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
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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