CA → CA · about 9 miles
Santa Barbara to Goleta train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Santa Barbara to Goleta. The fastest takes 11 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:59 AM and the last at 9:58 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 11m
- First train
- 7:59 AM
- Last train
- 9:58 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Barbara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:59 AM | 8:13 AM | 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:58 AM | 10:09 AM | 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:47 AM | 12:01 PM | 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:46 PM | 2:02 PM | 16m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:48 PM | 6:00 PM | 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:58 PM | 10:12 PM | 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Goleta The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Goleta
- Goleta Amtrak Map of Goleta Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Goleta to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Barbara to Goleta?
The fastest direct train takes 11 minutes; the typical trip is 14 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Barbara to Goleta?
The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:58 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Goleta?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Barbara?
Trains to Goleta leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.