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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    5h 37m
    $88–456

  2. Bus

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

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 49m
    $198–1,108

  4. Drive 1,120 mi

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

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    8h 13m
    $109–406

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    8h 14m
    $103–423

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane LAX - PAE
    9h 20m
    $106–391

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria Station to Seattle Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 47m.

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