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

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Phoenix by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)planeSBA - PHX
    1h 38m
    $70–410

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    10h 21m
    $66–154

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Phoenixtaxi
    13h 21m
    $159–243

  4. Drive 473.8 mi

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

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    10h 27m
    $69–133

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    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 10m
    $106–156

  7. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to PhoenixbusSan José
    11h 46m
    $117–157

Goleta to Phoenix by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Phoenix Bus Station via Isla Vista and Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 21m.

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