What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Oakland is to bus which costs $35 - $100 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Oakland is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $65 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Oakland via Isla Vista. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Oakland via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Goleta to Oakland?

The distance between Goleta and Oakland is 288 miles. The road distance is 312.7 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $35 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Oakland?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Goleta to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Oakland bus from?

Goleta to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Oakland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Goleta to Oakland?

The best way to get from Goleta to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $45 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 8h 6m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Goleta to Oakland bus arrive?

Goleta to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Goleta to Oakland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Goleta to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Oakland is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Goleta to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from Goleta to Oakland?

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 844+ hotels available in Oakland.

Goleta to Oakland - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Oakland by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.

Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2h 4m
$45–239
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
8h 6m
$36–99
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
9h 29m
$93–183
Drive 310.8 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Oaklandcar 310.8 mi
5h 38m
$57–82
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
1h 51m
$65–405
Bus via Oakland (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 11m

Goleta to Oakland by bus (Flixbus)

1Weekly Buses

8h 6mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.3 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Isla Vista to Oakland once a week. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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