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Riverside to Goleta trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Riverside and Goleta takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Riverside 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.

5h 50m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
$47
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
  2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
5h 31m
$37–84

Riverside to Goleta train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Riverside and Goleta. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 2:01 PM which arrives into Goleta at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak8h 11m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 8m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 8m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 8m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 8m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak6h 1m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Riverside to Goleta? 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 Riverside to Goleta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Goleta Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 31m.

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