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How to get fromGoleta to Renoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak) or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBA - RNO
    3h 30m
    $65–410

  2. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    14h 29m
    $76–147

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 49m
    $163–340

  4. Drive 495.8 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Renocar car 495.8 mi
    9h 12m
    $91–131

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    4h 57m
    $151–443

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    17h 6m
    $130–217

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    18h 43m
    $163–365

Goleta to Reno by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairview & Carson to Reno Amtrak via Isla Vista and Oakland in around 14h 29m.

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