There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SBA - FLG
3h 53m$73–364Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
14h 39m$182–408Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
16h 55m$168–276Drive 532.4 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Flagstaffcar 532.4 mi
9h 33m$98–141Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBA - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
4h 37m$249–578
Goleta to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $70 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Flagstaff via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Goleta and Flagstaff is 474 miles. The road distance is 535.6 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 14h 39m and costs $180 - $410.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Goleta to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Goleta to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Goleta to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $70 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 14h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Flagstaff (FLG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Flagstaff via Los Angeles in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Goleta to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Flagstaff is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Goleta to Flagstaff.
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