There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Carson by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Carpinteria to Carson by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Carson is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Carson is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $26.
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.
The distance between Carpinteria and Carson is 112 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Carson without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $31 - $33.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Carpinteria to Carson, including transfers.
Carpinteria to Carson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Carpinteria, CA station.
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.
Carpinteria to Carson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Carson is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Carpinteria to Carson.
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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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carpinteria Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Carpinteria, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $70–80
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $65–75
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