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

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Sacramento by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    1h 47m
    $76–496
  2. Drive 369.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Sacramentocar car 369.6 mi
    6h 47m
    $68–98
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 39m
    $112–255
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    12h 47m
    $96–177
  5. Bus via San Jose (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    12h 59m
    $124–218

Goleta to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 11h 28m.

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