The average train between San Diego and Goleta takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between San Diego and Goleta. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Goleta at 10:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego station and arriving at Goleta station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.
San Diego to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
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The distance between San Diego and Goleta is 312.4 km. The road distance is 384 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 11m.