What is the cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Alhambra?

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Alhambra is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Alhambra?

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Alhambra is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Carpinteria and Alhambra?

No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria station to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at Main / Garfield via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Cesar E Chavez / Alameda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Alhambra?

The distance between Carpinteria and Alhambra is 102 miles. The road distance is 91.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carpinteria to Alhambra without a car?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Alhambra without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $29 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Carpinteria to Alhambra?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Carpinteria to Alhambra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Alhambra bus from?

Carpinteria to Alhambra bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Carpinteria to Alhambra?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Alhambra is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $29 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 78 bus, which costs $19 - $55 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Carpinteria to Alhambra bus arrive?

Carpinteria to Alhambra bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Alhambra?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Alhambra is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Carpinteria to Alhambra.

Where can I stay near Alhambra?

There are 2128+ hotels available in Alhambra.

Carpinteria to Alhambra - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 78 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Alhambra by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
3h 26m
$29–34
Drive 90.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Alhambra90.5 mi
1h 37m
$17–24
Bus, line 78 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Main / Garfield78
4h 5m
$19–53

Carpinteria to Alhambra by train and bus (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.6 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Alhambra, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–33 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria Station to Main / Garfield via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Cesar E Chavez / Alameda in around 4h 5m.

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