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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)plane plane AUS - SBA
    8h 17m
    $162–756

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    37h 55m
    $353–575

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 33m
    $466–974

  4. Drive 1,431.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Carpinteriacar car 1,431.4 mi
    23h 8m
    $262–378

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    8h 48m
    $245–625

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    8h 38m
    $268–1,156

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    10h 9m
    $184–768

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    11h 15m
    $405–731

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    10h 35m
    $228–976

  10. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    11h 21m
    $253–1,047

Austin to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration39h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,354.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Carpinteria Station via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 37h 55m.

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