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How to get fromHouston to Carpinteriaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Houston to Carpinteria by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane HOU - SBA
    8h 57m
    $172–855

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $135–502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    32h 9m
    $252–474

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    40h 1m
    $466–1,006

  5. Drive 1,590 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Carpinteriacar car 1,590 mi
    25h 41m
    $291–420

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    9h 25m
    $153–669

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    10h 56m
    $192–862

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    11h 44m
    $296–1,331

  9. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    11h 12m
    $266–1,270

  10. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    12h 20m
    $198–834

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    37h 51m
    $392–652

Houston to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration40h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$466Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Carpinteria Station via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 32h 9m.

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