There are 5 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
1h 30m$162–218Drive 223.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goletacar 223.6 mi
3h 57m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 25m$75–160Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 28m$125–195Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Goleta223.6 mi
3h 57m
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $160 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Transportation Island and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via San Diego and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Goleta Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Goleta is 194 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $160 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 7h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Goleta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Goleta.
There are 249+ hotels available in Goleta.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Goleta. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.