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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
    $40–134

  2. Drive 156.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Goletacar car 156.4 mi
    2h 44m
    $29–42

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vistabus bus FlixBus 2005
    5h 57m
    $46–79

  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 2m
    $50–238

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    6h 53m
    $91–115

  6. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ONT - SBA
    5h 5m
    $72–422

Riverside to Goleta by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Hollister & Pine via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 5h 57m.

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