There are 3 ways to get from Goleta to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to BurbankPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale StationAV Line
5h 26m$23–83Drive 118 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Palmdale118 mi
2h 12m$22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale StationAV Line
6h 8m$26–105
Goleta to Palmdale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Palmdale is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Palmdale is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via Burbank - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Goleta and Palmdale is 161 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $23 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Goleta to Palmdale, including transfers.
Goleta to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
Goleta to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burbank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Palmdale is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Goleta to Palmdale.
There are 62+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Goleta Station to Palmdale Station via Burbank and Burbank - Downtown in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $13–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $17–110
- Business Class
- $30–190
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
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