There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Goleta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
2h 30m$57–373Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
10h 31m$49–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
12h 34m$81–241Drive 369.6 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Goletacar 369.6 mi
6h 47m$68–98Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 55m$76–324Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 1m
Sacramento to Goleta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Goleta is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Goleta is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $55 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Oakland and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Goleta Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Sacramento and Goleta is 323 miles. The road distance is 371.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Sacramento to Goleta, including transfers.
Sacramento to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Goleta is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $55 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 10h 31m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $250 and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Hollister & Pine via Oakland, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 10h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Sacramento to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Goleta is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Sacramento to Goleta.
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