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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ
Cheapest price
$200
Average price
$206
Fastest journey
12 h 44 m
Average duration
13 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
738 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ will cost around $206 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $200.
It's difficult to get from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ without transferring at least 4 times.
6:43 AM15h12Goleta, CA9:55 PMScottsdale, AZ$2001One-way4 transfers- 4:43 AM12h44Goleta, CA5:27 PMScottsdale, AZ$2111One-way4 transfers
- 4:43 AM12h44Goleta, CA5:27 PMScottsdale, AZ$2111One-way4 transfers
- 6:43 AM15h12Goleta, CA9:55 PMScottsdale, AZ$2001One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $164. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $164, and a flight costs an average of $503.
Distance: 458 miles (738 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$201 Average price Cheapest | $503 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 36m Average total duration 15h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ:
A bus is $302 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ costing on average $503 (€412).
Other travel options to Scottsdale, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 6m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Central Coast Shuttle | Departure Time 04:43AM | Arrival Time 05:27PM | Duration 12h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator Central Coast Shuttle | Departure Time 06:43AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 15h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator Central Coast Shuttle | Departure Time 08:43AM | Arrival Time 04:57AM | Duration 20h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator Central Coast Shuttle | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 05:56AM | Duration 16h43 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Central Coast Shuttle | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 05:27AM | Duration 13h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator Central Coast Shuttle | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $211 |
Live departures
Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 4:43 AM Goleta, CA | 12h44 | 5:27 PM Scottsdale, AZ | 4 transfers | |
| 6:43 AM Goleta, CA | 15h12 | 9:55 PM Scottsdale, AZ | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ
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Buses from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $164 (€134) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:43, the last at 18:43. The fastest bus covers the 458 miles (738 km) distance in 12h 42m.
Distance 458 miles (738 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $164 (€134) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 42m |
First bus 4:43 AM |
Last bus 6:43 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: Central Coast Shuttle from Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZYou can travel by bus between Goleta, CA to Scottsdale, AZ with Central Coast Shuttle for as low as $164 (€134). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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