There are 8 ways to get from Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, 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.
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2h 26m$180–432Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
11h 33m$56–94Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
- Take the subway from West Oakland to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3h 39m$294–443Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
8h 49m$110–163Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
9h 37m$109–233Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane LAX - SFO
4h 47m$146–263Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Goleta to San Francisco-SFO306.4 mi
5h 35mDrive 306.4 mi
- Drive from Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car 306.4 mi
5h 35m$56–81
Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $180 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Hollister & Pine and arriving at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Transit Center, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, 4th St & Berry St and Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at San Francisco International Airport via San Luis Obispo, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Goleta and San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 265 miles. The road distance is 308.1 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 8h 49m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO), including transfers.
Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $180 - $440. Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 9h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?
United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to San Francisco International Airport via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, and Millbrae in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Monterey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $35–210
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from West Oakland to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Goleta to San Francisco-SFO
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.
Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Goleta to San Francisco Airport (SFO).
There are 797+ hotels available in San Francisco Airport (SFO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Goleta and San Francisco Airport (SFO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.