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

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Carson is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Carson is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Carpinteria and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria to Carson. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria, CA and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX / Metro Transit Center and Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Carson?

The distance between Carpinteria and Carson is 112 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Carson without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $31 - $33.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Carpinteria to Carson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Carson bus from?

Carpinteria to Carson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Carpinteria, CA station.

Train or bus from Carpinteria to Carson?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Carson is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $31 - $33. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Carpinteria to Carson bus arrive?

Carpinteria to Carson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Carson is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Carpinteria to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Carson.

Carpinteria to Carson - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Amtrak to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
3h 39m
$31–32
Drive 95.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Carson95.9 mi
1h 40m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carpinteria, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
5h 15m
$68–84

Carpinteria to Carson by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Amtrak to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–29 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Carpinteria, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–80 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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