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

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Cambria is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Cambria is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Carpinteria and Cambria?

No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria to Cambria. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria & Eugenia and arriving at Burton & Main via Transit Center, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Cypress & Nicholson, Government Center and Morro Bay Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Cambria?

The distance between Carpinteria and Cambria is 166 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Cambria without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Carpinteria to Cambria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Cambria bus from?

Carpinteria to Cambria bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, depart from Carpinteria & Eugenia station.

Train or bus from Carpinteria to Cambria?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Cambria is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Carpinteria to Cambria bus arrive?

Carpinteria to Cambria bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, arrive at Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Cambria?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Cambria is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Carpinteria to Cambria.

Where can I stay near Cambria?

There are 176+ hotels available in Cambria.

Carpinteria to Cambria - 3 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 15m
$36–79
Drive 135.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Cambriacar 135.4 mi
2h 40m
$25–36
Line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Transit Centerbus 20
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to UCSB North Hall Outboundbus 24X / ...
3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Cypress & Nicholson to Government Centerbus 10N
5. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus 12N
6. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Burton & Mainbus 15N
9h 3m
$26–45

Carpinteria to Cambria by bus

21Weekly Buses

9h 3mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.4 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Burton & Main via Transit Center, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Cypress & Nicholson, Government Center, and Morro Bay Park in around 9h 3m.

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