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How to get fromGoleta to Phoenixby plane, train, bus, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    2h 52m
    $150–372

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    10h 27m
    $82–160

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    12h 47m
    $204–397

  4. Drive  473.9 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Phoenixcar car 473.9 mi
    7h 46m
    $87–125

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    4h 59m
    $166–323

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    10h 40m
    $133–191

  7. Bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    14h 29m
    $148–206

Goleta to Phoenix by train, foot, and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Phoenix Bus Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 40m.

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