What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hollister & Pine and arriving at Micheltorena & State. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Amtrak and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Goleta to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Goleta and Santa Barbara is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Santa Barbara?

The train from Goleta Amtrak to Santa Barbara takes 11 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Santa Barbara bus from?

Goleta to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, depart from Hollister & Pine station.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Santa Barbara train from?

Goleta to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Goleta to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $2 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Goleta to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Goleta to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, arrive at Micheltorena & State station.

Where does the Goleta to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Goleta to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Santa Barbara is 9 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Goleta to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Goleta to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 312+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Goleta to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
11 min
$6–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hollister & Pine to Micheltorena & State11 / ...
37 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Goleta to Santa Barbara8.5 mi
11 min
$35–45
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Santa Barbara8.5 mi
11 min
$2–3

Goleta to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

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11 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Amtrak to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Santa Barbara MTD operates a bus from Hollister & Pine to Micheltorena & State every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 37 min. Clean Air Express also services this route once daily.

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