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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    5h 48m
    $93–450

  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
    28h 7m
    $188–398

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 49m
    $343–756

  4. Drive 1,120 mi

    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Seattlecar car 1,120 mi
    19h 32m
    $205–296

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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 27m
    $108–444

  6. Train, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Moorpark Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    8h 7m
    $102–435

Carpinteria to Seattle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carpinteria Station to Seattle Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $340–750 and the journey takes 31h 30m.

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