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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Carpinteriaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Carpinteria by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ABQ - SBA
    7h 40m
    $77–437

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    20h 44m
    $91–317

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    21h 28m
    $97–293

  4. Drive 834.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Carpinteriacar car 834.8 mi
    14h 2m
    $153–221

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $408–735

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $110–567

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    9h 2m
    $169–529

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    10h 18m
    $127–701

Albuquerque to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration20h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles in around 20h 44m.

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