What is the cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Goleta is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $8 - $12 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Morro Bay and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Hollister at Kellogg via Government Center and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Morro Bay to Goleta?

The distance between Morro Bay and Goleta is 125 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.

How do I travel from Morro Bay to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Morro Bay to Goleta?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Morro Bay to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Goleta bus from?

Morro Bay to Goleta bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Government Center station.

Train or bus from Morro Bay to Goleta?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Goleta is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Maria, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Morro Bay to Goleta bus arrive?

Morro Bay to Goleta bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Morro Bay to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Goleta is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Morro Bay to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 250+ hotels available in Goleta.

Morro Bay to Goleta - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta AmtrakPacific Surfliner
4h 37m
$40–47
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center10S
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at KelloggMidday
4h 52m
$9–11
Drive 100.3 mi
1. Drive from Morro Bay to Goleta100.3 mi
2h 2m
$19–27
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 58m

Morro Bay to Goleta by bus

10Weekly Buses

4h 52mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.5 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $37–43 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Hollister at Kellogg via Government Center and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 4h 52m.

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