There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Goleta by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)PHX - SBA
2h 38m$60–350Bus, train via Fontana
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
10h 46m$109–221Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtrak
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
12h 1m$163–339Drive 473.5 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Goleta473.5 mi
7h 43m$87–125Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
11h 14m$77–220Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus StopGreyhound US1000 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
12h 16m$132–200
Phoenix to Goleta by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Goleta is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Goleta is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $60 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via El Monte Station - Lower Level, Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Phoenix and Goleta is 459 miles. The road distance is 476.3 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Goleta without a car is to bus and train via Fontana which takes 10h 46m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Phoenix to Goleta, including transfers.
Phoenix to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Goleta is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $60 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 16m.
Phoenix to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.
Goleta is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 11:38 AM in Phoenix and 10:38 AM in Goleta.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Santa Barbara Airport via El Monte Station - Lower Level, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 12h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Downtown Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-800-2417
- Website
- downtowntaxi0.godaddysites.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Goleta is 476 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Phoenix to Goleta.
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