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How to get fromReno to Goletaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Goleta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane RNO - SBA
    4h 10m
    $47–279

  2. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    15h 6m
    $81–132

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 55m
    $139–314

  4. Drive  496.4 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Goletacar car 496.4 mi
    9h 12m
    $91–131

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    4h 55m
    $384–737

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 23m
    $118–187

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 45m
    $149–362

Reno to Goleta by bus and foot

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Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Hollister & Nectarine via Oakland, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 15h 6m.

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