The train between San Mateo and Goleta takes 9h 12m. There is at least one train per day from San Mateo 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 once daily between San Mateo and Goleta. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Mateo is at 9:24 AM which arrives into Goleta at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Goleta. However, there are services departing from San Mateo station and arriving at Goleta station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
San Mateo to Goleta train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.
San Mateo to Goleta train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Goleta Station.
The distance between San Mateo and Goleta is 414 km. The road distance is 547 km.
You can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Goleta Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 8m.
