The train between Goleta and Oakland takes 12h 35m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Goleta to Oakland. 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 twice a week between Goleta and Oakland. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Goleta is at 8:31 AM which arrives into Oakland at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Goleta to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Goleta station and arriving at Oakland station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
Goleta to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Goleta to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
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The distance between Goleta and Oakland is 434.1 km. The road distance is 595 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 8h 45m.
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