There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Carpinteria by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 39m$37–84Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Carpinteriacar 129.6 mi
2h 30m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
5h 31m$37–85
Paso Robles to Carpinteria by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Carpinteria is 159 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Carpinteria without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Paso Robles to Carpinteria, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Carpinteria is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Paso Robles to Carpinteria.
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What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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