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How to get fromRiverside to Goletaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 21m
    $35–74

  2. Drive 156.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Goletacar car 156.4 mi
    2h 46m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    6h 54m
    $84–112

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    4h 18m
    $42–227

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus bus 200
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 49m
    $33–78

  6. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ONT - SBA
    5h 26m
    $72–411

Riverside to Goleta by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Goleta Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Santa Barbara Airport via San Bernardino, Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station LAX FlyAway, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 54m.

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