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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Petaluma is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Petaluma is to fly and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $60 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Isla Vista and Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Goleta to Petaluma?

The distance between Goleta and Petaluma is 317 miles. The road distance is 355 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Petaluma without a car is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $45 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Goleta to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Petaluma bus from?

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

Train or bus from Goleta to Petaluma?

The best way to get from Goleta to Petaluma is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Goleta to Petaluma bus arrive?

Goleta to Petaluma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Petaluma is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Goleta to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 194+ hotels available in Petaluma.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Petaluma by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus
3h 31m
$61–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
10h 38m
$48–89
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
12h 56m
$111–248
Drive 353 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Petalumacar 353 mi
6h 28m
$65–93
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain
4h 3m
Bus via San Rafael (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 7m
$108–185

Goleta to Petaluma by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

10h 38mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Fairview & Carson to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Isla Vista, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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