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How to get fromSan Bernardino to Goletaby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Bernardino to Goleta by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Isla Vistabus bus Ans 6238
    5h 20m

  2. Drive 157.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Bernardino to Goletacar car 157.8 mi
    2h 44m
    $29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 53m
    $45–88

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    5h 15m
    $358–528

  5. Line 61 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus bus 707
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    8h 15m
    $82–108

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Bernardino to Goleta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Fairview & Carson via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Goleta Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 53m.

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