What is the cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carpinteria & Elm and arriving at Gutierrez & Laguna. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carpinteria Station station and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?

The train from Carpinteria Station to Santa Barbara takes 19 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Santa Barbara bus from?

Carpinteria to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Sbmtd, depart from Carpinteria & Elm station.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Santa Barbara train from?

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

Train or bus from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 19 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40 min.

Where does the Carpinteria to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Carpinteria to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Sbmtd, arrive at Gutierrez & Laguna station.

Where does the Carpinteria to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Santa Barbara is 11 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 302+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Carpinteria to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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 Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
19 min
Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Santa Barbaracar 11.2 mi
13 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carpinteria & Elm to Gutierrez & Lagunabus 19X / ...
40 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carpinteria to Santa Barbarataxi 11.2 mi
13 min
$45–55

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 10.3 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day, and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Sbmtd operates a bus from Carpinteria & Elm to Gutierrez & Laguna hourly, and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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