There are 3 ways to get from Alhambra to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 55m$28–58Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Transit Center to Carpinteria & Maplebus 20
5h 44m$17–29Drive 90.6 mi
- Drive from Alhambra to Carpinteriacar 90.6 mi
1h 38m$17–24
Alhambra to Carpinteria by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Carpinteria & Maple via Los Angeles Downtown, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Alhambra and Carpinteria is 104 miles. The road distance is 91.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Alhambra to Carpinteria, including transfers.
Alhambra to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Carpinteria is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $16 - $29 and takes 5h 44m.
Alhambra to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Isla Vista station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Carpinteria is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Alhambra to Carpinteria.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main / Garfield to Carpinteria & Maple via Los Angeles Downtown, Isla Vista, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Transit Center in around 5h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 805-963-3366
- Website
- sbmtd.gov
Bus from Transit Center to Carpinteria & Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- sbmtd.gov
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