There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Goleta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SEA - SBA
4h 21m$76–386Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
27h 36mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
33h 27m$166–361Drive 1,106.5 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Goletacar 1,106.5 mi
19h 18m$202–292
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Goleta is to fly which costs $75 - $390 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Goleta is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Goleta Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 27m.
The distance between Seattle and Goleta is 929 miles. The road distance is 1112.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 27h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Seattle to Goleta, including transfers.
Seattle to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Goleta is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 36m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 33h 27m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Hollister & Pine via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 27h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Goleta is 1113 miles. It takes approximately 19h 18m to drive from Seattle to Goleta.
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