What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to San Rafael is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $60 - $250.

How far is it from Goleta to San Rafael?

The distance between Goleta and San Rafael is 294 miles. The road distance is 334.4 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to San Rafael without a car is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 8h 57m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Goleta to San Rafael, including transfers.

Train or bus from Goleta to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Goleta to San Rafael is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 8h 57m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 11h 7m.

Can I drive from Goleta to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to San Rafael is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Goleta to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 441+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Goleta to San Rafael - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to San Rafael by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
2h 53m
$63–243
Bus via Santa Barbara (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
8h 57m
$51–86
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
11h 7m
$103–227
Drive 332.5 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to San Rafaelcar 332.5 mi
6h 6m
$61–88
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
3h
$82–470
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 50m
$118–205

Goleta to San Rafael by train, bus, and foot (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Goleta to San Rafael.

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Distance: 292.8 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Luis Obispo, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 11h 7m.

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