There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Goleta by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, 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.
Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
3h 20m$42–260Bus via Cabrillo & Anacapa (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
10h 31m$57–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
11h 58m$200–324Drive 299.9 mi
- Drive from Dublin to Goletacar 299.9 mi
5h 29m$52–74BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Take the subway from West Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 8m$167–353Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank to Goleta Stationtrain
6h 52m$107–420Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 43m
Dublin to Goleta by subway, bus, and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Goleta is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Goleta is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $40 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Hollister & Nectarine via Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from West Dublin / Pleasanton and arriving at Goleta Station via Oakland and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Dublin and Goleta is 286 miles. The road distance is 301.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin to Goleta without a car is to bus via Cabrillo & Anacapa which takes 10h 31m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Dublin to Goleta, including transfers.
Dublin to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.
Dublin to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Goleta is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $40 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Cabrillo & Anacapa, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 31m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 11h 58m.
What companies run services between Dublin, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burbank to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from West Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Dublin to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Goleta is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Dublin to Goleta.
There are 292+ hotels available in Goleta.