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How to get fromCarpinteria to EnsenadaBy train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Carpinteria to Ensenada by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    8h 41m
    $1,274–2,368

  2. Drive 456.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Ensenadacar car 456.8 km
    5h 16m
    $893–1,289

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    11h
    $1,142–2,220

  4. Fly, tram, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuanabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    8h 7m
    $1,193–7,385

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    8h 45m
    $1,278–2,853

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus bus
    10h 50m
    $1,308–3,052

Carpinteria to Ensenada by train, tram, bus, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,308Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Ensenada, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Carpinteria to Ensenada. However, you can take the train to Santa Ana, walk to Santa Ana, take the bus to Cross Border Express, San Diego, walk to Tijuana International Airport, then take the bus to Ensenada. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carpinteria Station to Ensenada via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal, and Tijuana International Airport in around 11h.

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