There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Rialto by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to RialtoSB Line
5h 30m$36–67Drive 153.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Rialto153.7 mi
2h 39m$29–41Train
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to RialtoSB Line
5h 36m$38–46Fly to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)SBA - ONT
5h 31m$84–435Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterFlixBus 2054 / ...
5h 50m$42–84Bus, train via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to RialtoSB Line
6h 16m$91–110Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rialto
4h 43m$47–222
Goleta to Rialto by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Rialto is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Rialto is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Rialto. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Foothill @ Riverside Ave via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Rialto. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Rialto via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Goleta and Rialto is 163 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Rialto without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Goleta to Rialto, including transfers.
Goleta to Rialto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.
Goleta to Rialto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Rialto is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 5h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Rialto, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Goleta Station to Rialto via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rialto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Rialto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Goleta to Rialto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Rialto is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Goleta to Rialto.
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