There are 3 ways to get from Goleta to San Bernardino by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 40m$87–110Drive 158.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to San Bernardinocar 158.2 mi
2h 44m$29–42Train
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
6h 2m$71–109
Goleta to San Bernardino by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to San Bernardino is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to San Bernardino is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to San Bernardino. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to San Bernardino. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Goleta and San Bernardino is 179 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to San Bernardino without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Goleta to San Bernardino, including transfers.
Goleta to San Bernardino bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Goleta to San Bernardino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to San Bernardino is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and San Bernardino, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to San Bernardino - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Goleta to San Bernardino bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Goleta to San Bernardino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to San Bernardino is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Goleta to San Bernardino.
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