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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Goletaby bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Goleta by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    5h 3m
    $206–467

  2. Drive 248.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Goletacar car 248.9 mi
    4h 43m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 45m
    $106–156

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    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 8m
    $110–229

  5. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    7h 23m
    $186–708

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    5h 44m
    $305–465

Santa Cruz to Goleta by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Fairview & Carson via Diridon Station, San Jose, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 8h 45m.

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