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

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 42 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 & Eugenia and arriving at Gutierrez & Santa Barbara. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 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 $7 - $9.

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 Santa Barbara MTD, depart from Carpinteria & Eugenia 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 $7 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Carpinteria to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Carpinteria to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, arrive at Gutierrez & Santa Barbara 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 306+ 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 (Amtrak), taxi, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
19 min
$7–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Gutierrez & Santa Barbara20
42 min
$1–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara11.2 mi
13 min
$45–55
Drive 11.2 mi
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara11.2 mi
13 min
$2–3

Carpinteria to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Trains

19 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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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. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Santa Barbara MTD operates a bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Gutierrez & Santa Barbara hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 42 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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