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How to get fromGoleta to Riversideby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Riverside by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    5h 36m
    $40–58

  2. Drive 155.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Riversidecar car 155.8 mi
    2h 47m
    $29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    5h 41m
    $39–47

  4. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SBA - ONT
    5h 21m
    $76–438

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2054 / ...
    5h 56m
    $44–75

  6. Bus, train via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    6h 48m
    $93–113

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    4h 53m
    $49–239

Goleta to Riverside by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) hourly.

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