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Trip Overview

The train between Goleta and Oakland takes 12h 35m. There is at least one train per day 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.

12h 35m
Duration
369 mi
Distance
$236
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Goleta to Oakland train times

Trains run once daily between Goleta and Oakland. The service departs Goleta at 8:31 AM in the morning, which arrives into Oakland at 21:06:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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    AmtrakAmtrak12h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak12h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak12h 35m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak12h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak12h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Goleta to Oakland? 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: 369.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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