There are 3 ways to get from Visalia to Goleta by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 1mDrive 215.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Visalia to Goleta215.4 mi
4h 17m$40–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Glendale Bus StopGreyhound US0831
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
7h 26m$68–102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Visalia to Goleta is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Visalia to Goleta is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Visalia station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Visalia Transit Station and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Bakersfield and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Visalia and Goleta is 249 miles. The road distance is 216.7 miles.
The best way to get from Visalia to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Visalia to Goleta, including transfers.
Visalia to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Visalia Transit Station.
Visalia to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Visalia to Goleta is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Visalia to Goleta.
There are 261+ hotels available in Goleta.
What companies run services between Visalia, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Visalia Transit Station to Hollister & Pine via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 7h 1m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–30
- 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 Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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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