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Trip Overview

The average train between Goleta and Riverside takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Goleta to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 11m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
$85
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Goleta to Riverside train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Goleta and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Goleta is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Riverside at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains6h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains8h 21m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains6h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains14h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 27m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 32m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 27m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 32m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 27m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 32m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 27m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 32m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 27m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 32m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Goleta to Riverside? 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.

Map of how to get from Goleta to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Goleta Station to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 41m.

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