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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Goleta by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3h 19m
    $161–384

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    8h 39m
    $47–77

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train
    3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain train
    10h 36m
    $95–212

  4. Drive 318.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Goletacar car 318.5 mi
    5h 49m
    $59–84

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    3h 21m
    $287–430

  6. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 15m
    $96–144

San Francisco to Goleta by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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