The average train between Irvine and Carpinteria takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine to Carpinteria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Irvine and Carpinteria. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Carpinteria at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Carpinteria station via Carpinteria Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Irvine to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Carpinteria Station.
The distance between Irvine and Carpinteria is 176 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Carpinteria Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 33m.