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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Goleta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planePHL - SBA
    9h 14m
    $180–800

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    2d 16h
    $312–742

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain
    2d 21h
    $351–1,359

  4. Drive 2,769.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Goletacar2,769.8 mi
    45h 10m
    $506–731

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePHL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    10h 43m
    $198–412

  6. Fly to Santa Maria Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)planePHL - SMX
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    11h 38m
    $249–838

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain
    3d 3h
    $409–2,020

Philadelphia to Goleta by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara Airport via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 2d 16h.

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