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

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Goleta by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, 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 45m
    $55–350

  2. 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 14m
    $109–222

  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
    13h 18m
    $141–277

  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
    $74–207

  6. Bus

    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
    12h 16m
    $132–200

Phoenix to Goleta by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. 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.

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