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How to get fromCarpinteria to Seattleby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Carpinteria to Seattle by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSBA - SEA
    5h 14m
    $91–429

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Amtrak to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeBUR - SEA
    7h 53m
    $87–421

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
    26h 47m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SeattletrainCoast Starlight
    32h 49m
    $188–909

  5. Drive 1,120 mi

    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Seattlecar1,120 mi
    19h 24m
    $205–296

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeLAX - SEA
    7h 50m
    $106–371

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria Amtrak to Seattle Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 47m.

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