The cheapest and fastest trains from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 5 trains that leave Goleta, CA for Fullerton, CA on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €73, and a flight costs an average of €296.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€73 Average price Cheapest | €296 Average price |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:39 AM Goleta, CA | 4h00 | 10:39 AM Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:31 AM Goleta, CA | 4h08 | 12:39 PM Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:31 PM Goleta, CA | 4h08 | 5:39 PM Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Goleta, CA | 4h14 | 8:39 PM Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Goleta, CA | 4h09 | 10:39 PM Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA
Trains from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $89 (€73) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 18:38. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€73) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 06:18 |
Last train 18:38 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Goleta, CA and Fullerton, CA from $89 (€73). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fullerton, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Goleta, CA to Fullerton, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with entrances on Santa Fe Avenue and Pomona Avenue.
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Heroes Bar & Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Fullerton Marriott at California State University
- The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim
- Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1 & 2 for Metrolink
- Hall 3: access to platform 3 for Amtrak
- Bus: OCTA routes 26, 43, 47, 143, 543
- Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
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