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How to get fromCarpinteria to Montereyby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, shuttle or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Carpinteria to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    8h 29m
    $55–263

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h
    $30–98

  3. Drive 243.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Montereycar243.3 mi
    4h 32m
    $45–65

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSBA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    6h 50m
    $93–301

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    6h 57m
    $78–289

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeLAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 9m
    $170–376

Carpinteria to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $45–250 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Flixbus USA also services this route once a week.

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