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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Carpinteria is to line 11 bus and line 20 bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 21 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Pine and arriving at Carpinteria & Maple via Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Carpinteria?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Station station and arriving at Carpinteria Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Goleta to Carpinteria?

The distance between Goleta and Carpinteria is 20 miles. The road distance is 19.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $11 - $13.

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

The train from Goleta Station to Carpinteria Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Carpinteria bus from?

Goleta to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, depart from Hollister & Pine station.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Carpinteria train from?

Goleta to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from Goleta to Carpinteria is to train which takes 36 min and costs $11 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and line 20 bus, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Goleta to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Goleta to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, arrive at Transit Center station.

Where does the Goleta to Carpinteria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Goleta to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Carpinteria is 20 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Goleta to Carpinteria.

How do I get a train ticket from Goleta to Carpinteria?

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Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 299+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

Goleta to Carpinteria - 4 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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 Goleta Station to Carpinteria StationPacific Surfliner
36 min
$11–13
Line 11 bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hollister & Pine to Transit Center11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Carpinteria & Maple20
2h 1m
$2–4
Drive 19.4 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Carpinteria19.4 mi
21 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Goleta to Carpinteria19.4 mi
21 min
$75–95

Goleta to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Trains

36 minAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 19.5 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Carpinteria Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $11–13 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Pine to Carpinteria & Maple via Transit Center in around 2h 1m.

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