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How to get fromCarpinteria to Santa Anaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 48m
    $30–75
  2. Drive  115.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Santa Anacar car 115.6 mi
    2h 4m
    $22–31
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria Station to Oxnardbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Anabus bus Lxus 3103
    5h 25m
    $38–56

Carpinteria to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to Santa Ana every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria Station to Santa Ana via Oxnard in around 5h 25m.

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