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How to get fromCarpinteria to Tijuanaby train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Carpinteria to Tijuana by train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 54m
    $1,278–2,650

  2. Drive 357.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Tijuanacar car 357.3 km
    3h 56m
    $703–1,016

  3. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    4h 28m
    $3,526–4,243

  4. 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    7h 7m
    $3,654–19,640

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$555Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carpinteria to Tijuana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 387 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1,200–2,500 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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