There are 2 ways to get from El Monte to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak) 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 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 52m.
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 52m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from El Monte to Carpinteria, including transfers.
El Monte to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles 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.
There are 167+ hotels available in Carpinteria.
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 $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
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
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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