There are 3 ways to get from El Monte to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria StationPacific Surfliner
3h 48m$33–126Drive 96.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Carpinteria96.4 mi
1h 41m$18–26Line 70 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
5h 30m$19–52
El Monte to Carpinteria by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between El Monte and Carpinteria is 105 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from El Monte to Carpinteria, including transfers.
El Monte to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.
El Monte to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Carpinteria is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $55 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Carpinteria Station via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 5h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
El Monte to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carpinteria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Carpinteria is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from El Monte to Carpinteria.
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