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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 6 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 Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    5h 28m
    $86–111

  2. Drive  157.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Bernardino to Goletacar car 157.8 mi
    2h 45m
    $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
    $70–108

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, 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 13m
    $318–528

  5. Line 61 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 49m
    $66–107

  6. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ONT - SBA
    6h 12m
    $60–313

San Bernardino to Goleta by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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 Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 28m. 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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