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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Petaluma is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $45 - $85 and takes 10h 4m.

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 32m and costs $50 - $280.

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 via Santa Barbara which takes 10h 4m and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Goleta to Petaluma, including transfers.

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 213+ 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, 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, 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 32m
$53–273
Bus via Santa Barbara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 101
10h 4m
$47–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 101
12h 13m
$85–202
Drive 353 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Petalumacar 353 mi
6h 28m
$65–93
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
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 Petalumabus
3h 45m
$83–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 101
11h 56m
$106–188

Goleta to Petaluma by train, bus, and foot

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10h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Goleta Station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 10h 4m.

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