What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Modesto Station?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Modesto Station is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Modesto Station?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Modesto Station is to drive which takes 6h and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Modesto Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Modesto Station station. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station and Dale Rd & Veneman Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Goleta to Modesto Station?

The distance between Goleta and Modesto Station is 407 miles. The road distance is 297.3 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Modesto Station without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Modesto Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Modesto Station?

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Goleta to Modesto Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Modesto Station bus from?

Goleta to Modesto Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Modesto Station?

The best way to get from Goleta to Modesto Station is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Goleta to Modesto Station bus arrive?

Goleta to Modesto Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Modesto Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Modesto Station is 297 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Goleta to Modesto Station.

Where can I stay near Modesto Station?

There are 58+ hotels available in Modesto Station.

Goleta to Modesto Station - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Goleta to Modesto Station by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Van Nuys
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Modesto
10h 45m
$106–156
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
6h 58m
$50–237
Train
1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to San Luis Obispo
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
3. Take the train from San Jose Station to Lathrop Station
11h 28m
$179–264
Drive 295.6 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Modesto Station295.6 mi
6h
$54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to ModestoFlixBus 2007
11h 37m
Bus via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus StopGreyhound US0810 / ...
11h 48m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to OaklandAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
13h 20m
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SBA - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
6h 18m
$60–345
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SBA - SMF
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stop
7h 36m
$82–426

Goleta to Modesto Station by train and bus

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10h 45mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404.8 mi
Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Modesto Station, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Goleta Amtrak to Modesto Station via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Station, and Lathrop Station in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Dale Rd & Veneman Ave in around 11h 37m.

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