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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Old Town San Diego | Amtrak Station | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Old Town San Diego | Amtrak Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Amtrak Station | No tags |
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Get from San Diego to Goleta
The journey takes about 6 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just €51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5749 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €51
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Goleta by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Goleta?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Goleta start from €51. The average price for this train route is around €51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Goleta?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Goleta is 6h 2m, covering a distance of 314 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 51m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Goleta route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Goleta?
The earliest train from San Diego to Goleta departs at 04:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Goleta was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of €48To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Goleta as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €48 to €68 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Goleta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €48, which is on 2026-01-26.