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How to get fromGoleta to Phoenixby plane, train, bus, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Goleta to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)planeSBA - PHX
    2h 49m
    $70–432

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    12h 10m
    $58–134

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    10h 27m
    $69–118

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopatrain
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa to Baseline/Central Avetaxi
    13h 45m
    $146–200

  5. Drive 473.8 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Phoenixcar473.8 mi
    7h 43m
    $87–125

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)planeLAX - PHX
    6h 15m
    $159–503

  7. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus
    11h 16m
    $108–135

  8. Bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationbusFlixBus 2054
    13h 14m
    $58–124

Goleta to Phoenix by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Pine to Phoenix Bus Station via Transit Center, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 12h 10m.

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