There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
5h 41m$39–47Drive 155.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Riversidecar 155.8 mi
2h 47m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054 / ...
6h 42m$96–121Fly to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBA - ONT
5h 21m$78–463Train, bus
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
7h 12m$39–48Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
4h 53m$46–230
Goleta to Riverside by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Riverside is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Riverside is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Goleta and Riverside is 173 miles. The road distance is 156.8 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Goleta to Riverside, including transfers.
Goleta to Riverside bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Goleta to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Riverside is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $470 and takes 5h 21m.
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, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Bernardino in around 6h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–210
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
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
Train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Riverside bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Goleta to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Riverside is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Goleta to Riverside.
Book your Goleta to Riverside train tickets online with Omio.
There are 246+ hotels available in Riverside.









