What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Walnut Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Walnut Creek is to bus via State & Yanonali which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Walnut Creek?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Walnut Creek is to fly and BART which takes 3h 30m and costs $280 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Walnut Creek station. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at MacArthur BART Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Horton @ 59th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Walnut Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Walnut Creek via Santa Barbara, Lake Merritt and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Goleta to Walnut Creek?

The distance between Goleta and Walnut Creek is 304 miles. The road distance is 316.6 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Walnut Creek without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Walnut Creek?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Goleta to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Walnut Creek bus from?

Goleta to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Walnut Creek train from?

Goleta to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from Goleta to Walnut Creek is to bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Goleta to Walnut Creek bus arrive?

Goleta to Walnut Creek bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the Goleta to Walnut Creek train arrive?

Goleta to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Walnut Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Walnut Creek is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Goleta to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 343+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

Goleta to Walnut Creek - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Walnut Creek by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
3h 37m
$192–378
Bus via State & Yanonali (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
10h 45m
$56–95
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 57m
$124–177
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
10h 52m
$116–252
Drive 314.8 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Walnut Creekcar 314.8 mi
5h 48m
$58–83
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
3. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Walnut Creeksubway
3h 30m
$286–432
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LAX - OAK
5h 54m
$407–1,493

Goleta to Walnut Creek by bus and subway (Amtrak)

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9h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.5 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Walnut Creek, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–170 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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