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

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    $37–75

  2. Drive 155.8 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardinobus bus FlixBus 2054 / ...
    6h 15m
    $85–110

  4. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SBA - ONT
    5h 26m
    $90–509

  5. 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 28m
    $40–216

Goleta to Riverside by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest 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, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Vine Street Mobility Hub via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Union Station LAX FlyAway, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Bernardino in around 6h 15m.

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