There are 3 ways to get from El Monte to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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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 42m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station Upper Level and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
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 51m.
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 51m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from El Monte to Carpinteria, including transfers.
El Monte to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union 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 51m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between El Monte, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $13–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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 42m to drive from El Monte to Carpinteria.
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