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

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Oceanside is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Oceanside is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Carpinteria and Oceanside?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carpinteria Station station and arriving at Oceanside. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Oceanside?

The distance between Carpinteria and Oceanside is 179 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $23 - $90.

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

The train from Carpinteria Station to Oceanside takes 4h 56m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Oceanside train from?

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

Where does the Carpinteria to Oceanside train arrive?

Carpinteria to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Oceanside is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Carpinteria to Oceanside.

How do I get a train ticket from Carpinteria to Oceanside?

Book your Carpinteria to Oceanside train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 897+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Carpinteria to Oceanside - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to OceansidePacific Surfliner
4h 56m
$23–90
Drive 166.2 mi
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Oceanside166.2 mi
2h 55m
$31–44
Fly, train
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
4h 57m
$69–395

Carpinteria to Oceanside by train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $23–90 and the journey takes 4h 56m.

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