Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhoenix to Goletaby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Goleta

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Goleta by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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

  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    3h 12m
    $151–342

  2. Drive  473.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Phoenix to Goletacar car 473.5 mi
    7h 46m
    $81–117

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 14m
    $121–199

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train
    14h 30m
    $352–547

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    5h 55m
    $165–405

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    11h 33m
    $138–202

  7. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train
    11h 34m
    $141–198

  8. Bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    13h 58m
    $153–209

Phoenix to Goleta by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Goleta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 457.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 11h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There