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Trip Overview

The train between Goleta and San Francisco takes 9h 13m. There is at least one train per day from Goleta to San Francisco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 13m
Duration
357 mi
Distance
$212
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Goleta to San Francisco train times

Trains run once daily between Goleta and San Francisco. The service departs Goleta at 12:03 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into San Francisco at 21:16:00. All services require a transfer at San Luis Obispo and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Goleta to San Francisco? 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.

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  • Distance: 357.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Goleta Station to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 9h 48m.

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