There are 2 ways to get from Goleta to Visalia by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Visalia is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Visalia is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Visalia station. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Visalia Transit Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Goleta and Visalia is 246 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Visalia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Goleta to Visalia, including transfers.
Goleta to Visalia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Goleta to Visalia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Visalia is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Goleta to Visalia.
There are 77+ hotels available in Visalia.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Visalia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Visalia Transit Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 7h 31m.
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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
- 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 Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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