There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Upland by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain SB Line
4h 50m$35–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
- Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to Montclair Transit Centerbus 707 / ...
8h 18m$8–19Drive 116.8 mi
- Drive from Carpinteria to Uplandcar 116.8 mi
2h 5m$22–31
Carpinteria to Upland by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Upland is to bus which costs $7 - $19 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Upland is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria to Upland. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Ave at Maple and arriving at Montclair Transit Center via Pacific View Mall, TOCTC Park & Ride and Olympic Blvd and Flower St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Carpinteria station to Upland. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at Upland via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Carpinteria and Upland is 130 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Upland without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Carpinteria to Upland, including transfers.
Carpinteria to Upland bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Pacific View Mall station.
Carpinteria to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Upland is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $19 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Upland, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Carpinteria Station to Upland via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria Ave at Maple to Montclair Transit Center via Pacific View Mall, TOCTC Park & Ride, and Olympic Blvd and Flower St in around 8h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- ridercomments@goventura.org
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
Carpinteria to Upland bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Thousand Oaks Transit Center station.
Carpinteria to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Upland is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Carpinteria to Upland.
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