What is the cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Carpinteria?

The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Carpinteria is to bus which costs $10 - $17 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Carpinteria?

The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Morro Bay and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Carpinteria & Maple via Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center and Anapamu & State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Morro Bay to Carpinteria?

The distance between Morro Bay and Carpinteria is 145 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.

How do I travel from Morro Bay to Carpinteria without a car?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Morro Bay to Carpinteria?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Morro Bay to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Carpinteria bus from?

Morro Bay to Carpinteria bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Government Center station.

Train or bus from Morro Bay to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Carpinteria is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Morro Bay to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Morro Bay to Carpinteria bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Morro Bay to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Carpinteria is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Morro Bay to Carpinteria.

Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 289+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

Morro Bay to Carpinteria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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 San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m
$38–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus Midday
6h 22m
$11–16
Drive 114.9 mi
1. Drive from Morro Bay to Carpinteriacar 114.9 mi
2h 14m
$21–31
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Carpinteria & Maplebus 20
6h 35m

Morro Bay to Carpinteria by bus

10Weekly Buses

6h 22mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Morro Bay to Carpinteria.

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Carpinteria & Maple via Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, and Anapamu & State in around 6h 22m.

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