What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Goleta is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Goleta is to bus and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $60 - $340.

How far is it from San Rafael to Goleta?

The distance between San Rafael and Goleta is 293 miles. The road distance is 334.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Goleta without a car is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 9h 30m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Goleta?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from San Rafael to Goleta, including transfers.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Goleta?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Goleta is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 9h 30m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 11h 52m.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Goleta is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from San Rafael to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 245+ hotels available in Goleta.

San Rafael to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Goleta by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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.

Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3h 24m
$62–252
Bus via Santa Barbara (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
9h 30m
$50–86
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 52m
$102–228
Drive 332.4 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Goletacar 332.4 mi
6h 7m
$61–88
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
3h 10m
$61–332
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 50m
$119–205

San Rafael to Goleta by bus and train (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Goleta.

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Distance: 291.8 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Goleta Station via Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and San Luis Obispo in around 11h 52m.

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