What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta is to BART and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $45 - $290.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Goleta?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Goleta is 304 miles. The road distance is 317.5 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Creek to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta, including transfers.

Train or bus from Walnut Creek to Goleta?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 12h 48m.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Goleta is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Walnut Creek to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 264+ hotels available in Goleta.

Walnut Creek to Goleta - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta by subway, 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.

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
3h 50m
$48–267
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
9h 4m
$40–104
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
12h 48m
$65–103
Drive 315.6 mi
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Goleta315.6 mi
5h 45m
$58–84
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
3h 36m
$47–282
Bus via San Francisco (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 33m

Walnut Creek to Goleta by subway and bus (Flixbus)

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9h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.5 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Isla Vista 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 9h 33m.

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