What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Vista is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Vista?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Vista is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Vista. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Goleta to Vista?

The distance between Goleta and Vista is 209 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Vista without a car is to bus and line 303 bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Vista?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Goleta to Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Vista bus from?

Goleta to Vista bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Vista?

The best way to get from Goleta to Vista is to bus and line 303 bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $65 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Goleta to Vista bus arrive?

Goleta to Vista bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Vista is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Goleta to Vista.

Where can I stay near Vista?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Vista.

Goleta to Vista - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 303 bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Vista by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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

Bus, line 303 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5303 / ...
6h 17m
$118–173
Drive 194.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Vista194.9 mi
3h 24m
$36–52
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to OceansidePacific Surfliner
6h 44m
$51–61
Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
3h 51m
$56–360
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
4h 25m
$74–286

Goleta to Vista by bus

17Weekly Buses

6h 17mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.7 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 34m.

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