There are 6 ways to get from Carmel to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 10m$145–248Drive 217.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Goletacar 217.9 mi
4h 33m$40–58Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 42m$80–119Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane MRY - SBA
6h 35m$46–268Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
6h 49m$238–505Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 36m$345–791
Carmel to Goleta by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Goleta is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Goleta is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at Fairview & Carson via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Goleta Station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Carmel and Goleta is 267 miles. The road distance is 219.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Carmel to Goleta, including transfers.
Carmel to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Carmel to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Carmel to Goleta is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $270 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Goleta Station via Salinas and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Carmel to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Carmel to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Goleta is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Carmel to Goleta.
There are 282+ hotels available in Goleta.