There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
1h 52m$184–427Drive 306.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goletacar 306.7 mi
5h 36m$56–81Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 14m$111–162Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain
10h 34m$105–235Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Goleta306.7 mi
5h 36mBus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
11h 43m$56–94
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $180 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta. However, there are services departing from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level and arriving at Hollister & Nectarine via Market St & 7th St, San Francisco, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at Goleta Station via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Goleta is 265 miles. The road distance is 308.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta, including transfers.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $180 - $430. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 10h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from San Francisco International Airport to Goleta Station via Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Goleta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Goleta.
There are 249+ hotels available in Goleta.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Goleta. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.