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 9m.

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 52m and costs $55 - $280.

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, 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

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 San Francisco which takes 9h 45m and costs $65 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 Flixbus USA, 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 San Francisco which takes 9h 45m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Mill Valley to Goleta bus arrive?

Mill Valley to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Isla Vista 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 9m to drive from Mill Valley to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 264+ 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 Lot
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
3h 52m
$57–276
Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
9h 45m
$65–170
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
10h 55m
$157–366
Drive 332.1 mi
1. Drive from Mill Valley to Goleta332.1 mi
6h 9m
$61–88
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
4h 32m
$63–327
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 23m

Mill Valley to Goleta by bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Buses

9h 45mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.2 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Isla Vista 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–150 and the journey takes 6h 35m. 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 55m.

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