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

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $40 - $110 and takes 9h 54m.

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 9m and costs $45 - $290.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Goleta?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Goleta is 303 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 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m 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 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 35m.

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 261+ 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 (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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 23m
$47–265
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa MariaFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at KelloggMidday
9h 54m
$41–104
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 51m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
11h 35m
$83–159
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 9m
$46–290

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

46Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Walnut Creek to Goleta.

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Distance: 301.2 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Goleta Station via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, and San Luis Obispo in around 11h 35m.

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