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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 31m
    $45–89

  2. Drive 155.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Goletacar car 155.9 mi
    2h 47m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    6h 45m
    $84–113

  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 21m
    $46–267

  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 27m
    $43–98

  6. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ONT - SBA
    5h 11m
    $78–431

Riverside to Goleta by train and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Santa Barbara Airport via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 45m.

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