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 and line 11 bus and line 20 bus which costs $11 - $17 and takes 7h 1m.

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 Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

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 $30 - $80.

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 Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo 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 $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Morro Bay to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Morro Bay to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 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 297+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

Morro Bay to Carpinteria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m
$33–79
Bus, line 11 bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Centerbus 12S
2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kelloggbus
4. Take the bus from Hollister & Kellogg to Transit Centerbus 11 / ...
5. Take the bus from Transit Center to Carpinteria & Maplebus 20
7h 1m
$12–16
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
$35–63
Drive 114.9 mi
1. Drive from Morro Bay to Carpinteriacar 114.9 mi
2h 14m
$21–31

Morro Bay to Carpinteria by bus

10Weekly Buses

7h 1mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest 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 $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Carpinteria & Maple via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Transit Center in around 6h 35m.

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