What is the cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Goleta is to BART and bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Goleta is to BART and fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $50 - $320.

Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Pleasanton Station and arriving at Goleta Station via San Jose and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Pleasanton to Goleta?

The distance between Pleasanton and Goleta is 312 miles. The road distance is 297.9 miles.

How do I travel from Pleasanton to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Pleasanton to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $75 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Pleasanton to Goleta?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Pleasanton to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pleasanton to Goleta train from?

Pleasanton to Goleta train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Pleasanton Station.

Train or bus from Pleasanton to Goleta?

The best way to get from Pleasanton to Goleta is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Pleasanton to Goleta train arrive?

Pleasanton to Goleta train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.

Can I drive from Pleasanton to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleasanton to Goleta is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Pleasanton to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 259+ hotels available in Goleta.

Pleasanton to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Pleasanton to Goleta by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3h 40m
$50–270
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oaklandsubway Blue-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
10h 23m
$44–84
Train
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain
10h 13m
$77–180
Drive 296.2 mi
1. Drive from Pleasanton to Goletacar 296.2 mi
5h 27m
$54–79
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
2h 49m
$50–318
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 44m
$107–191

Pleasanton to Goleta by train

7Weekly Trains

10h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Pleasanton, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to Goleta Station via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–180 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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