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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Goleta is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Goleta is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $45 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Hollister & Pine via UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Goleta Station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Oakland to Goleta?

The distance between Oakland and Goleta is 288 miles. The road distance is 312.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $40 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Oakland to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Goleta bus from?

Oakland to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Goleta train from?

Oakland to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train, bus or fly from Oakland to Goleta?

The best way to get from Oakland to Goleta is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $50 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 7h 36m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $370 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Oakland to Goleta bus arrive?

Oakland to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Isla Vista station.

Where does the Oakland to Goleta train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Goleta is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Oakland to Goleta.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to Goleta?

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Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 259+ hotels available in Goleta.

Oakland to Goleta - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Goleta by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 from San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
2h 56m
$50–293
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
7h 36m
$40–96
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 31m
$91–365
Drive 311 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Goletacar 311 mi
5h 40m
$57–82
Fly from Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
2h 33m
$48–306
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
5h 7m
$84–429
Bus via Oakland (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 26m

Oakland to Goleta by bus (Flixbus)

2Weekly Buses

7h 36mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.3 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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 Isla Vista twice a week. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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