There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)SBA - SEA
5h 2m$88–532Bus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Oakland
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
26h 41m$134–311Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to SeattleCoast Starlight
32h 41m$147–557Drive 1,105.4 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Seattle1,105.4 mi
19h 12m$202–292
Goleta to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Seattle is to bus which costs $130 - $320 and takes 26h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Seattle is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $85 - $550.
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 Isla Vista, Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Goleta Amtrak and arriving at Seattle via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 41m.
The distance between Goleta and Seattle is 928 miles. The road distance is 1111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 26h 41m and costs $130 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Goleta to Seattle, including transfers.
Goleta to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista 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 5h 2m and costs $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $320 and takes 26h 41m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 32h 41m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Southwest 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 Isla Vista, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 41m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
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
- $140–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–95
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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
- $14–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland 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 12m to drive from Goleta to Seattle.
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