What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Carpinteria?

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

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Carpinteria?

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

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Carpinteria?

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.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Carpinteria?

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.

How far is it from El Monte to Carpinteria?

The distance between El Monte and Carpinteria is 105 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Carpinteria without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $130.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Carpinteria?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from El Monte to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Carpinteria bus from?

El Monte to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Carpinteria train from?

El Monte to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Carpinteria?

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.

Where does the El Monte to Carpinteria bus arrive?

El Monte to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the El Monte to Carpinteria train arrive?

El Monte to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carpinteria Station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Carpinteria?

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

Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 296+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

El Monte to Carpinteria - 3 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, bus, and car

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
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria StationPacific Surfliner
3h 48m
$33–126
Drive 96.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Carpinteria96.4 mi
1h 41m
$18–26
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes70
2. 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)

38Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.8 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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.

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