What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to San Luis Obispo is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $9 - $12 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to San Luis Obispo?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and San Luis Obispo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Station station and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Goleta to San Luis Obispo?

The distance between Goleta and San Luis Obispo is 110 miles. The road distance is 87.9 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to San Luis Obispo without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to San Luis Obispo?

The train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo takes 2h 34m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Goleta to San Luis Obispo bus from?

Goleta to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Goleta to San Luis Obispo train from?

Goleta to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train or bus from Goleta to San Luis Obispo?

The best way to get from Goleta to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Goleta to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?

Goleta to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Where does the Goleta to San Luis Obispo train arrive?

Goleta to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Goleta to San Luis Obispo?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to San Luis Obispo is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Goleta to San Luis Obispo.

How do I get a train ticket from Goleta to San Luis Obispo?

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Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?

There are 278+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.

Goleta to San Luis Obispo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 34m
$35–75
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
3h 38m
$9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 19m
$30–52
Drive 87.4 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to San Luis Obispocar 87.4 mi
1h 48m
$16–23

Goleta to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)

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2h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 109.3 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 5m. American Star Tours also services this route twice a week.

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