There are 4 ways to get from Carpinteria to Temecula by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carpinteria Amtrak to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus StopFlixBus 2015
6h 40m$50–73Drive 168.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carpinteria to Temecula168.1 mi
2h 54m$31–45Train, bus via Riverside
- Take the train from Carpinteria Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Take the bus from Riverside to Temecula Bus Stop
7h 50m$46–129Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus StopFlixBus 2015
7h 8m$41–93
Carpinteria to Temecula by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Temecula is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Temecula is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria to Temecula. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Amtrak and arriving at Temecula Bus Stop via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Carpinteria and Temecula is 199 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Temecula without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Carpinteria to Temecula, including transfers.
Carpinteria to Temecula bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Carpinteria to Temecula bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Temecula is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Carpinteria to Temecula.
There are 187+ hotels available in Temecula.
What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Temecula, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Carpinteria Amtrak to Temecula Bus Stop via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 7h 8m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carpinteria Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $7–85
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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