Rome2Rio

How to get fromGoleta to Floridaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Florida

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Goleta to Florida by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tampa

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SBA - TPA
    8h 55m
    $142–604

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Orlando

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SBA - MCO
    9h 23m
    $134–557

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2d 10h
    $1,114–1,704

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2d 12h
    $524–799

  5. Drive  2,478.4 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Jacksonvillecar car 2,478.4 mi
    40h 12m
    $453–654

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    9h 2m
    $413–1,036

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    8h 58m
    $264–736

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    9h 10m
    $183–525

  9. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Orlando

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    9h 37m
    $185–838

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3d 12h
    $2,113–3,398

Goleta to Florida by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$524Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Goleta to Florida.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,245.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Florida, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Newnan St + Ashley St via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 2d 12h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There