There are 5 ways to get from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Hunter Park / UCR to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 39m$45–89Drive 158 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goletacar 158 mi
2h 48m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 27m$87–118Train, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Hunter Park / UCR to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
5h 1m$378–529Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 23m$44–98
Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Watkins + Spruce and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Hunter Park / UCR and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station and Goleta is 177 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta, including transfers.
Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Hunter Park / UCR station.
The best way to get from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Hunter Park / UCR to Goleta Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Santa Barbara Airport via Watkins + Spruce, UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 7h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Hunter Park / UCR to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Hunter Park / UCR to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR Station to Goleta.
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