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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carpinteria and Salinas takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 6h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carpinteria to Salinas. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 58m
Duration
250 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Carpinteria to Salinas bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Carpinteria and Salinas. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carpinteria is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Salinas at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Transit Center and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak6h 57m • 2 changes
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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak6h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 25m • 2 changes
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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak6h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTDAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carpinteria to Salinas? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carpinteria to Salinas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h.

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