There are 6 ways to get from Hayward to Goleta by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Hayward to West Oakland
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
3h 23m$49–268Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
9h 1m$40–104Bus via San Jose
- Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 31m$45–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hayward Station to San Jose
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
10h 14m$103–298Drive 297.5 mi
- Drive from Hayward to Goleta297.5 mi
5h 26m$55–79Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
2h 35m$44–276
Hayward to Goleta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Goleta is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hayward to Goleta is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Hayward station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at Hollister & Pine via San Jose and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Hayward station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Hayward Station and arriving at Goleta Station via San Jose and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Hayward and Goleta is 301 miles. The road distance is 299.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hayward to Goleta without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 8h 31m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Hayward to Goleta, including transfers.
Hayward to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.
Hayward to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hayward Station.
The best way to get from Hayward to Goleta is to bus via San Jose which takes 8h 31m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $300 and takes 10h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $280 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Hollister & Pine via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hayward Station to Goleta Station via San Jose and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 14m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Hayward to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hayward Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- 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 Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–90
Bus from Oakland to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–95
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More Questions & Answers
Hayward to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Hayward to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Goleta is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Hayward to Goleta.
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