There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Goleta by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3h 43m$191–355Bus via Cabrillo & Anacapa (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 56m$51–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
10h 43m$120–235Drive 310.9 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Goletacar 310.9 mi
5h 41m$57–82Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
3h 8m$284–428Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 13m$493–1,391Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 1m$124–178
Oakland to Goleta by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Goleta is to bus via Cabrillo & Anacapa which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Goleta is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $280 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Hollister & Nectarine via Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Oakland and Goleta is 289 miles. The road distance is 312.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Goleta without a car is to bus via Cabrillo & Anacapa which takes 8h 56m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Oakland to Goleta, including transfers.
Oakland to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Goleta is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $190 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus via Cabrillo & Anacapa, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 56m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 10h 43m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Oakland to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Goleta is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Oakland to Goleta.
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