CA → CA · about 192 miles
San Diego to Goleta train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from San Diego to Goleta. The fastest takes 5 hours 59 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:01 AM and the last at 4:01 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 5h 59m
- First train
- 4:01 AM
- Last train
- 4:01 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Diego 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.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:01 AM | 10:09 AM | 6h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:01 AM | 12:01 PM | 6h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:01 AM | 2:02 PM | 6h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:01 PM | 6:00 PM | 5h 59m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:01 PM | 10:12 PM | 6h 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Diego Where you get off in Goleta The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Diego
Where the train stops in Goleta
- Goleta Amtrak Map of Goleta Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Goleta to San Diego
Questions
How long is the train from San Diego to Goleta?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 59 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 1 minute.
What time is the first train from San Diego to Goleta?
The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:01 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Diego to Goleta?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Diego?
Trains to Goleta leave from San Diego Amtrak station.