There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Goleta by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 46m$29–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta AmtrakPacific Surfliner
6h 34m$81–99Drive 213.2 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Goleta213.2 mi
3h 58m$39–57Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
5h 7m$63–324Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)MRY - SBA
6h 59m$51–328Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
5h 50m$64–332
Salinas to Goleta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Goleta is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Goleta is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Hollister & Pine via UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Goleta Amtrak via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Salinas and Goleta is 237 miles. The road distance is 214.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $29 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Salinas to Goleta, including transfers.
Salinas to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Goleta is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $29 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $100 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $330 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Goleta Amtrak via San Luis Obispo in around 6h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $37–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $39–42
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28–90
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Salinas to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Goleta is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Salinas to Goleta.
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