There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Seattle by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SBA - SEA
3h 47m$96–471Fly to Paine Field County Airport
cheapest- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane SBA - PAE
7h 5m$87–430Bus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
28h 51m$160–409Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
32h 41m$282–655Drive 1,105.4 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Seattlecar 1,105.4 mi
19h 19m$202–292
Goleta to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Seattle is to fly which costs $85 - $430 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Seattle via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 41m.
The distance between Goleta and Seattle is 931 miles. The road distance is 1111.8 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 28h 51m and costs $160 - $410.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Goleta to Seattle, including transfers.
Goleta to Seattle bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Goleta to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $410 and takes 28h 51m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $700 and takes 32h 41m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Seattle Bus Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 51m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Paine Field County Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Seattle bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Goleta to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Seattle is 1112 miles. It takes approximately 19h 19m to drive from Goleta to Seattle.
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