What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Goleta is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $9 - $12 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Goleta is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Goleta. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Fairview & Carson via UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Goleta?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Goleta?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Goleta is 110 miles. The road distance is 87.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Goleta?

The train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Goleta bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Goleta train from?

San Luis Obispo to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Goleta?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Goleta is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Goleta bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Goleta train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Goleta is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Goleta.

How do I get a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Goleta?

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San Luis Obispo to Goleta - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 21m
$35–75
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kelloggbus Midday
3h 25m
$10–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 41m
$37–52
Drive 87.3 mi
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Goletacar 87.3 mi
1h 48m
$16–23

San Luis Obispo to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 109.3 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 10m. American Star Tours also services this route once daily.

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