What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Carpinteria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anacapa & De La Guerra and arriving at Carpinteria & Maple. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Carpinteria?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Carpinteria Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Carpinteria is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $7 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria?

The train from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Carpinteria bus from?

Santa Barbara to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, depart from Anacapa & De La Guerra station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Carpinteria train from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria is to train which takes 16 min and costs $7 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 41 min.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, arrive at Carpinteria & Maple station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Carpinteria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Carpinteria is 11 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria?

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Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 298+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

Santa Barbara to Carpinteria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), taxi, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
16 min
$7–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Anacapa & De La Guerra to Carpinteria & Maplebus 20
41 min
$1–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Barbara to Carpinteriataxi 11.1 mi
13 min
$45–55
Drive 11.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Carpinteriacar 11.1 mi
13 min
$2–3

Santa Barbara to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Trains

16 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.3 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–90 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Santa Barbara MTD operates a bus from Anacapa & De La Guerra to Carpinteria & Maple hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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