CA → CA · about 146 miles

San Clemente to Goleta train schedule

Amtrak runs 28 direct trains a week from San Clemente to Goleta. The fastest takes 4 hours 40 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:20 AM and the last at 5:20 PM.

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Trains a week
28
Fastest trip
4h 40m
First train
7:20 AM
Last train
5:20 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arrives at Goleta Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from San Clemente, CA to Goleta, CA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
7:20 AM12:01 PM4h 41mDailyAmtrak
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9:20 AM2:02 PM4h 42mDailyAmtrak
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1:20 PM6:00 PM4h 40mDailyAmtrak
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5:20 PM10:12 PM4h 52mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in San Clemente Where you get off in Goleta The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in San Clemente

Where the train stops in Goleta

Return trip: Goleta to San Clemente

Questions

How long is the train from San Clemente to Goleta?

The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 42 minutes.

What time is the first train from San Clemente to Goleta?

The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:20 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from San Clemente to Goleta?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in San Clemente?

Trains to Goleta leave from San Clemente Pier Amtrak.