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Palmdale to Goleta trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palmdale and Goleta takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Palmdale to Goleta. 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 55m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
$42
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train AV Line
  2. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
5h 32m
$36–79

Palmdale to Goleta train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Palmdale and Goleta. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palmdale is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Goleta at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Glendale and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak11h 53m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 40m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 40m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 40m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 40m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 40m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 40m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Palmdale to Goleta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Goleta Station via Glendale and Glendale Amtrak in around 5h 32m.

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