Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Goleta

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Goleta

Bus
Average PriceUS$70 - US$70Average Duration6h 33m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$59 - US$59Average Duration6h 2m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Goleta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Goleta. The journey takes about 6 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
6h 2mAverage Duration
US$59Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego to Goleta: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$70
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 33m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance313 km
Latest bus departure3:00pm

San Diego to Goleta Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Goleta

  1. What is the distance between San Diego and Goleta?

    San Diego and Goleta are 313 km (194 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Goleta?

    Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to UC Santa Barbara in Goleta.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego to Goleta was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of US$55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego to Goleta, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$55 to US$78 for a bus ticket from San Diego to Goleta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$55 which is on 2025-06-30.

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Bus from San Diego to Goleta

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Train from San Diego to Goleta

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