What is the cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Goleta is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Goleta is to bus and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $55 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Mill Valley and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Mill Valley to Goleta. However, there are services departing from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr, San Francisco and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Mill Valley to Goleta?

The distance between Mill Valley and Goleta is 291 miles. The road distance is 334.1 miles.

How do I travel from Mill Valley to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Goleta without a car is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 10h 9m and costs $55 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Mill Valley to Goleta?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Mill Valley to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mill Valley to Goleta bus from?

Mill Valley to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Francisco station.

Train or bus from Mill Valley to Goleta?

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Goleta is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 10h 9m and costs $55 - $240. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Mill Valley to Goleta bus arrive?

Mill Valley to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Mill Valley to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Mill Valley to Goleta is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Mill Valley to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 259+ hotels available in Goleta.

Mill Valley to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Mill Valley to Goleta by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave to Manzanita Park & Ride Lotbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3h 54m
$60–296
Bus via Santa Barbara (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
10h 9m
$58–236
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain
10h 56m
$142–211
Drive 332.1 mi
1. Drive from Mill Valley to Goletacar 332.1 mi
6h 12m
$61–88
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
4h 32m
$68–387
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 23m

Mill Valley to Goleta by bus and train (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.2 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Mill Valley, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mill Valley to Goleta Station via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 56m.

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