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Goleta to Riverside trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Goleta and Riverside takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Goleta to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 57m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
$45
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
  2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
5h 41m
$38–79

Goleta to Riverside train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Goleta and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Goleta is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Riverside at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains8h 21m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains6h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains8h 21m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains6h 12m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains14h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 32m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 37m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 32m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 37m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 32m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 37m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 32m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 37m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Goleta to Riverside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Goleta to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Goleta Station to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 41m.

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