CA → CA · about 90 miles
Goleta to Los Angeles train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Goleta to Los Angeles. The fastest takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:39 AM and the last at 6:38 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 2h 25m
- First train
- 6:39 AM
- Last train
- 6:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Goleta Amtrak and arrives at Van Nuys. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:39 AM | 9:07 AM | 2h 28m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:31 AM | 11:06 AM | 2h 35m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:29 PM | 3:04 PM | 2h 35m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:47 PM | 5:12 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 6:51 PM | 2h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:38 PM | 9:08 PM | 2h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Goleta Where you get off in Los Angeles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Goleta
- Goleta Amtrak Map of Goleta Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Los Angeles
Return trip: Los Angeles to Goleta
Questions
How long is the train from Goleta to Los Angeles?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first train from Goleta to Los Angeles?
The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:38 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Goleta to Los Angeles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Goleta?
Trains to Los Angeles leave from Goleta Amtrak.