Rome2Rio

How to get fromGoleta to Montereyby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, bus, or subway

Find Transport to Monterey

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Goleta to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, bus, or subway

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

  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 35m
    $78–126

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBA - MRY
    6h 2m
    $28–165

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h
    $78–164

  4. Drive 228.7 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Montereycar car 228.7 mi
    4h 21m
    $42–61

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 45m
    $236–412

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 3m
    $334–786

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h
    $226–743

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 20m
    $334–496

Goleta to Monterey by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Goleta to Monterey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Tyler / Franklin via San Luis Obispo, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 8h.

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

More Questions & Answers