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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Carpinteria & Maple via UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Salinas to Carpinteria?

The distance between Salinas and Carpinteria is 264 miles. The road distance is 229.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $40 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Salinas to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Carpinteria bus from?

Salinas to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Carpinteria train from?

Salinas to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from Salinas to Carpinteria is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $40 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Salinas to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Salinas to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Salinas to Carpinteria train arrive?

Salinas to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Carpinteria is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Salinas to Carpinteria.

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

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Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 297+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

Salinas to Carpinteria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Caltrain

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or plane

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 Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
7h 22m
$44–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 23m
$30–92
Drive 227.8 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Carpinteriacar 227.8 mi
4h 11m
$42–60
Bus, Caltrain, fly
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
6h 57m

Salinas to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

7h 22mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.6 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $40–250 and the journey takes 6h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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