There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Goleta by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly from Flagstaff
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane FLG - SBA
4h 37m$70–319Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
15h 41m$216–432Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
16h 38m$160–250Drive 537.8 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Goletacar 537.8 mi
9h 16m$99–142Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PHX - SBA
5h 33m$473–554
Flagstaff to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Goleta is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Goleta is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Goleta is 476 miles. The road distance is 540.9 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 15h 41m and costs $210 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Flagstaff to Goleta, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Goleta is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $70 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $440 and takes 15h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 16h 38m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Goleta Station via Los Angeles in around 15h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Flagstaff to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Goleta is 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Flagstaff to Goleta.
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