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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Luis Obispo and Goleta takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from San Luis Obispo to Goleta. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

San Luis Obispo to Goleta bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between San Luis Obispo and Goleta. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from San Luis Obispo is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Goleta at 4:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 21m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 21m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD3h 11m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 21m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD3h 11m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 21m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 21m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 21m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Barbara MTD2h 41m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from San Luis Obispo to Goleta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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