What is the cheapest way to get from Carson to Carpinteria?

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson to Carpinteria?

The fastest way to get from Carson to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Carpinteria & Maple via Olive / 5th, Los Angeles Downtown, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Carson to Carpinteria?

The distance between Carson and Carpinteria is 116 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.

How do I travel from Carson to Carpinteria without a car?

The best way to get from Carson to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $29 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Carson to Carpinteria?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Carson to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Carpinteria bus from?

Carson to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.

Train or bus from Carson to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from Carson to Carpinteria is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Carson to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Carson to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Olive / 5th station.

Can I drive from Carson to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Carpinteria is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Carson to Carpinteria.

Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 251+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

Carson to Carpinteria - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carson to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 11m
$30–64
Drive 96.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson to Carpinteriacar 96.2 mi
1h 41m
$18–26
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus
3. Take the bus from UCSB North Hall Inbound to Transit Centerbus 24X
4. Take the bus from Transit Center to Carpinteria & Maplebus 20
6h 2m
$19–31

Carson to Carpinteria by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carson to Carpinteria.

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Distance: 114.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Carpinteria & Maple via Olive / 5th, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Los Angeles Downtown, Isla Vista, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Transit Center in around 6h 2m.

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