What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Mountain View is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Mountain View is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 15m and costs $45 - $240.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Luis Obispo and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Goleta to Mountain View?

The distance between Goleta and Mountain View is 289 miles. The road distance is 285.7 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Mountain View without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Goleta to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Mountain View train from?

Goleta to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Goleta to Mountain View is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Goleta to Mountain View train arrive?

Goleta to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Mountain View is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Goleta to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 725+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Goleta to Mountain View - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Mountain View by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, bus, 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 San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
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1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 15m
$45–236
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 57m
$84–148
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 42m
$74–171
Drive 284 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Mountain Viewcar 284 mi
5h 13m
$52–75
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
3. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram
3h 12m
$71–433
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to 1642 Story Rd - San Joseshuttle Cbx
8h 46m
$50–75

Goleta to Mountain View by bus and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 286.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 8h 42m.

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