What is the cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Goleta Station?

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Goleta Station is to line 20 bus and line 6 bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Goleta Station?

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Goleta Station is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Carpinteria and Goleta Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria to Goleta Station. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria & Eugenia and arriving at Hollister & La Patera via Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Carpinteria and Goleta Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carpinteria Station station and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Goleta Station?

The distance between Carpinteria and Goleta Station is 20 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carpinteria to Goleta Station without a car?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Goleta Station without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Carpinteria to Goleta Station?

The train from Carpinteria Station to Goleta Station takes 33 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Goleta Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Goleta Station train from?

Carpinteria to Goleta Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.

Train or bus from Carpinteria to Goleta Station?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Goleta Station is to train which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and line 6 bus, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Carpinteria to Goleta Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carpinteria to Goleta Station train arrive?

Carpinteria to Goleta Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Goleta Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Goleta Station is 21 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Carpinteria to Goleta Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Carpinteria to Goleta Station?

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Where can I stay near Goleta Station?

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Carpinteria to Goleta Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 20 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Carpinteria to Goleta Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
33 min
$5–11
Line 20 bus, line 6 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Transit Centerbus 20
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Hollister & La Paterabus 12X / ...
2h 2m
$2–4
Drive 20.9 mi
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Goleta Stationcar 20.9 mi
24 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carpinteria to Goleta Stationtaxi 20.9 mi
24 min
$80–100

Carpinteria to Goleta Station by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 19.5 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Goleta Station, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Goleta Station via Transit Center and Hollister & La Patera in around 2h 2m.

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