There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to Goleta by bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, 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, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
5h 22m$52–273Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 56m$80–148Train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain
12h 47m$83–188Drive 293.8 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Goletacar 293.8 mi
5h 54m$54–78Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
4h 31m$52–321Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
5h 31m$68–391Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Stationtrain
10h$55–111Train, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 26m$95–170
Modesto to Goleta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Goleta is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Goleta is to bus and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $50 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Fairview & Carson via Bakersfield and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Modesto and Goleta is 368 miles. The road distance is 295.5 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Modesto to Goleta, including transfers.
Modesto to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Modesto to Goleta is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 12h 47m.
Modesto to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Goleta is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Modesto to Goleta.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fairview & Carson via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Goleta Station via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Modesto to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $22–35
- Titanium
- $25–40
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $10–23
- Titanium
- $11–23
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