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

The cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Goleta is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 25m.

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 3h 17m and costs $45 - $280.

Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Pleasanton Station and arriving at Goleta Amtrak 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 313 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 BART and bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Pleasanton to Goleta train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pleasanton to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleasanton to Goleta is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Pleasanton to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 264+ 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, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 City
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
4h 6m
$51–272
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West OaklandBlue-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
9h 48m
$43–108
Train
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station
2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Amtrak
10h 13m
$100–138
Drive 296.1 mi
1. Drive from Pleasanton to Goleta296.1 mi
5h 25m
$54–79
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseum
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
3h 17m
$46–280
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 46m

Pleasanton to Goleta by bus and subway

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9h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.6 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to Goleta Amtrak via San Jose Station, 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, and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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