What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Goleta is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Goleta is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $45 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Goleta. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Goleta Station via San Jose and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Goleta?

The distance between Mountain View and Goleta is 288 miles. The road distance is 285.5 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Goleta?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Mountain View to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Goleta bus from?

Mountain View to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Goleta train from?

Mountain View to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Goleta?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Goleta is to bus which takes 9h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Mountain View to Goleta bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mountain View to Goleta train arrive?

Mountain View to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Goleta is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Mountain View to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 259+ hotels available in Goleta.

Mountain View to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Mountain View to Goleta by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, shuttle, or bus

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

Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3h 3m
$48–288
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 32m
$80–126
Drive 283.8 mi
1. Drive from Mountain View to Goletacar 283.8 mi
5h 13m
$52–75
Tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
3h 54m
$54–344
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Santa Mariashuttle San Jose
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kelloggbus Midday
9h 42m
$50–75

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mountain View to Goleta.

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Distance: 286.8 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to Goleta Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 32m.

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