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

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)planeSBA - PHX
    1h 37m
    $72–419

  2. 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
    $74–134

  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
    $154–254

  4. Drive 473.8 mi

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

  5. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station 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
    $108–136

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationbusFlixBus 2054
    12h 16m
    $127–197

Goleta to Phoenix by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 12h 16m.

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