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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planePHX - SBA
    3h 7m
    $61–392

  2. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Amtraktrain
    10h 46m
    $109–211

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopataxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Amtraktrain
    12h 1m
    $163–284

  4. Drive 473.5 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Goletacar473.5 mi
    7h 43m
    $87–125

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    10h 46m
    $73–139

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    11h 14m
    $76–200

  7. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus StopbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    12h 16m
    $131–196

Phoenix to Goleta by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 46mAverage 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 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 Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 10h 46m.

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