There are 8 ways to get from Goleta to Reno by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (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 from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SBA - RNO
4h 42m$40–262Bus via Oakland
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
16h 34m$76–139Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 49m$162–335Drive 495.8 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Renocar 495.8 mi
9h 13m$91–131Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
4h 52m$381–733Train, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Moorpark Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BUR - RNO
6h 6m$526–751Bus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395
18h 37m$132–207Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
18h 43m$162–365
Goleta to Reno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Reno is to bus via Oakland which costs $75 - $140 and takes 16h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Reno is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Reno. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Pine and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Transit Center, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Reno via Santa Barbara and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.
The distance between Goleta and Reno is 354 miles. The road distance is 498.7 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Reno without a car is to bus via Oakland which takes 16h 34m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Goleta to Reno, including transfers.
Goleta to Reno bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Goleta to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Reno is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Oakland, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 16h 34m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 18h 43m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Pine to Reno Amtrak via Transit Center, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Oakland in around 16h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Reno bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Goleta to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Reno is 499 miles. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Goleta to Reno.
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