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

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Salinas is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Salinas is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Carpinteria and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Carpinteria and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Carpinteria to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Salinas?

The distance between Carpinteria and Salinas is 250 miles. The road distance is 229 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $40 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Carpinteria to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Salinas bus from?

Carpinteria to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Salinas train from?

Carpinteria to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Carpinteria to Salinas?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Salinas is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Carpinteria to Salinas bus arrive?

Carpinteria to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Where does the Carpinteria to Salinas train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Salinas is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Carpinteria to Salinas.

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

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Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 183+ hotels available in Salinas.

Carpinteria to Salinas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Carpinteria to Salinas by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 38m
$40–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SalinasCoast Starlight
7h 8m
$67–103
Drive 227.7 mi
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Salinas227.7 mi
4h 10m
$42–60
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Carpinteria, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)LAX - MRY
7h 25m
$231–455
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas
6h 45m
$58–297

Carpinteria to Salinas by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 38mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 5h 49m.

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