Train Irvine to Carpinteria from $40 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and Carpinteria takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. 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.

5h 41m
Duration: 132 mi
Distance: $40
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner

4h 24m

$36–72

Irvine to Carpinteria train times

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 7:20 PM which arrives into Carpinteria at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 9:33 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:20 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
12h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 9:33 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
6:28 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

7:33 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 9:33 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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