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Trip Overview

The train between Goleta and Chico takes 17h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Goleta to Chico. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 6m
Duration
543 mi
Distance
$356
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Goleta to Chico train times

Trains run once daily between Goleta and Chico. The service departs Goleta at 8:31 AM in the morning, which arrives into Chico at 01:37:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Goleta to Chico? 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.

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  • Distance: 543.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $290–460 and the journey takes 13h 16m.

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