What is the cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Goleta is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vacaville to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Vacaville to Goleta is to bus and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $300.

How far is it from Vacaville to Goleta?

The distance between Vacaville and Goleta is 345 miles. The road distance is 355.4 miles.

How do I travel from Vacaville to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Vacaville to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Vacaville to Goleta?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Vacaville to Goleta, including transfers.

Train or bus from Vacaville to Goleta?

The best way to get from Vacaville to Goleta is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 57m.

Can I drive from Vacaville to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Vacaville to Goleta is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Vacaville to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 261+ hotels available in Goleta.

Vacaville to Goleta - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Vacaville to Goleta by bus, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Walnut Creek BART
2. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airport
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
4h 40m
$52–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Walnut Creek BARTB
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
10h 22m
$44–109
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Martinez to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
13h 57m
$103–154
Drive 353.3 mi
1. Drive from Vacaville to Goleta353.3 mi
6h 22m
$65–94
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Walnut Creek BART
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
4h 27m
$50–295
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramento
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SMF - SBA
5h 54m
$77–380
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Walnut Creek BARTB
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 51m

Vacaville to Goleta by bus and subway

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10h 22mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Vacaville, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Hollister & Pine via Walnut Creek BART, Walnut Creek, West Oakland, Oakland, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Goleta Station via Fairfield Transportation Center, Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak, Suisun-Fairfield, Martinez, and San Luis Obispo in around 13h 57m.

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