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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Goleta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    2h 36m
    $55–340

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h 41m
    $66–132

  3. 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 28m
    $227–437

  4. Drive 473.5 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Goletacar car 473.5 mi
    7h 45m
    $87–125

  5. 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
    $86–181

  6. 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 26m
    $115–177

  7. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    11h 35m
    $133–202

Phoenix to Goleta by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Fairview & Carson via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 10h 41m.

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