CA → CA · about 178 miles
Goleta to Solana Beach train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Goleta to Solana Beach. The fastest takes 5 hours 35 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
- 5h 35m
- First train
- 6:39 AM
- Last train
- 6:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Goleta Amtrak and arrives at Solana Beach Amtrak Station. 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 | 12:22 PM | 5h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:31 AM | 2:22 PM | 5h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:29 PM | 6:22 PM | 5h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:47 PM | 8:22 PM | 5h 35m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 10:22 PM | 5h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:38 PM | 12:19 AM +1 day | 5h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Goleta Where you get off in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach
- Solana Beach Amtrak Station Map of Solana Beach Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Solana Beach to Goleta
Questions
How long is the train from Goleta to Solana Beach?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 51 minutes.
What time is the first train from Goleta to Solana Beach?
The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:38 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Goleta to Solana Beach?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Goleta?
Trains to Solana Beach leave from Goleta Amtrak.