What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Fairview & Carson via UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta?

The distance between Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) and Goleta is 172 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta bus from?

Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Where does the Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta bus arrive?

Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta.

Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 283+ hotels available in Goleta.

Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 21m
$58–81
Drive 153.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goletacar 153.9 mi
2h 47m
$29–41
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Oxnard to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 30m
$54–90

Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Goleta by bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Buses

4h 21mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Bakersfield Station (Amtrak), CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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