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

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Goleta is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Goleta is to bus and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Modesto and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Bakersfield and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Modesto to Goleta?

The distance between Modesto and Goleta is 370 miles. The road distance is 295.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Modesto to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Modesto to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modesto to Goleta bus from?

Modesto to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Modesto to Goleta?

The best way to get from Modesto to Goleta is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Modesto to Goleta bus arrive?

Modesto to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Modesto to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Goleta is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Modesto to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 262+ hotels available in Goleta.

Modesto to Goleta - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, plane, and car

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
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
5h 47m
$53–275
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
4h 58m
$48–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 56m
Train
1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose Station
2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Amtrak
12h 47m
$99–138
Drive 293.9 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to Goleta293.9 mi
5h 52m
$54–78
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SMF - SBA
5h 50m
$71–371
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfield
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Amtrak
10h
$59–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose StationACETrain
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 24m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 32mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Hollister & Pine 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 Amtrak via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop Station, San Jose Station, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 12h 47m.

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