Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Goleta

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Next departures to Goleta

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Goleta
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Goleta
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Goleta.

Bus
Average Price$50 - $50Average Duration2h 58m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$43 - $43Average Duration2h 16m
11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Goleta. The journey takes about 2 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
2h 16mAverage Duration
$43Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Goleta: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50
Average bus trip duration2h 58m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:30pm
Distance76 miles (121 km)

San Luis Obispo to Goleta Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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06/24
$47
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$47
06/26
$47
06/27
$47
06/28
$47
06/29
$47
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Goleta was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $63 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Goleta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-06-26.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Luis Obispo to Goleta, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Luis Obispo to Goleta.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from San Luis Obispo to Goleta

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Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta

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