There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Goleta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane RNO - SBA
4h 20m$54–301Bus via Oakland
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
15h 6m$80–144Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
16h 53m$169–338Drive 499.2 mi
- Drive from Reno to Goletacar 499.2 mi
9h 5m$92–132Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RNO - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h$383–706Bus
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
18h 22m$143–232Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
19h 45m$192–391
Reno to Goleta by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Goleta is to bus via Oakland which costs $80 - $150 and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Goleta is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $50 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Hollister & Nectarine via Oakland, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Santa Barbara via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
The distance between Reno and Goleta is 354 miles. The road distance is 502.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Goleta without a car is to bus via Oakland which takes 15h 6m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Reno to Goleta, including transfers.
Reno to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Goleta is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $50 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Oakland, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 15h 6m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 19h 45m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Hollister & Nectarine via Oakland, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 15h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Reno to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Goleta is 502 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Reno to Goleta.
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