There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Sacramento by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
1h 47m$66–448Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
10h 44m$54–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
12h 39m$123–275Drive 369.6 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Sacramentocar 369.6 mi
6h 48m$68–98Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
11h 34m$116–212
Goleta to Sacramento by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Sacramento is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Sacramento is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $65 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Isla Vista and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Sacramento via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Goleta and Sacramento is 324 miles. The road distance is 371.8 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Goleta to Sacramento, including transfers.
Goleta to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.
Goleta to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Sacramento is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $65 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 44m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairview & Carson to Sacramento Bus Station via Isla Vista and Oakland in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Goleta to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Sacramento is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Goleta to Sacramento.
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