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 12m.

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 12m 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 & Eugenia and arriving at Salinas via Transit Center and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Carpinteria and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Carpinteria station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station 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 264 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 train which takes 7h 8m and costs $60 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 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 train which takes 7h 8m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 7h 39m.

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 12m 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 187+ 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 train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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 Santa Barbara to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 8m
$63–146
Drive 227.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Salinascar 227.7 mi
4h 12m
$42–60
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 39m
$66–124
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 38m
$62–260
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 52m
$88–473

Carpinteria to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

7h 8mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.6 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 5h.

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