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

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Encinitas and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Encinitas to Carpinteria?

The distance between Encinitas and Carpinteria is 199 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Encinitas to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $45 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Encinitas to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Carpinteria train from?

Encinitas to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Encinitas to Carpinteria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Encinitas to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Carpinteria is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Encinitas to Carpinteria.

Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 285+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

Encinitas to Carpinteria - 3 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h
$46–52
Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Encinitas to Carpinteriacar 179.5 mi
3h 10m
$33–48
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
3. Take the bus from Anapamu & State to Carpinteria & Maplebus
5h 12m
$60–392

Encinitas to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Trains

6hAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.6 mi
Duration: 6h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Carpinteria Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $44–45 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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