CA → CA · about 192 miles
Goleta to San Diego train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Goleta to San Diego. The fastest takes 6 hours 5 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
- 6h 05m
- First train
- 6:39 AM
- Last train
- 6:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Goleta Amtrak and arrives at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. 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 | 12:52 PM | 6h 13m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:31 AM | 2:52 PM | 6h 21m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:29 PM | 6:52 PM | 6h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:47 PM | 8:52 PM | 6h 05m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 10:51 PM | 6h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:38 PM | 12:50 AM +1 day | 6h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Goleta Where you get off in San Diego 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 San Diego
Return trip: San Diego to Goleta
Questions
How long is the train from Goleta to San Diego?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 21 minutes.
What time is the first train from Goleta to San Diego?
The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:38 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Goleta to San Diego?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Goleta?
Trains to San Diego leave from Goleta Amtrak.