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

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There are 10 ways to get from Austin to Carpinteria by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeAUS - SBA
    8h 56m
    $123–608

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Fort Worthbus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
    37h 53m
    $272–535

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    40h 6m
    $241–1,358

  4. Drive 1,431.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Carpinteriacar1,431.1 mi
    23h 1m
    $262–378

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeAUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    9h 42m
    $160–576

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeAUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    9h 2m
    $181–678

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeAUS - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    10h 34m
    $145–678

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeAUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    10h 51m
    $169–785

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeAUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    11h 34m
    $338–582

  10. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeAUS - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    11h 45m
    $210–601

Austin to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration40h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Carpinteria Station via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 37h 53m.

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