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How to get fromSeattle to CarpinteriaBy tram, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Carpinteria by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    6h 26m
    $77–370

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Carpinteria Stationbus bus
    27h 12m
    $185–394

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    33h 33m
    $343–741

  4. Drive 1,121.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Carpinteriacar car 1,121.1 mi
    19h 30m
    $205–296

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $98–384

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $126–540

  7. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $115–476

Seattle to Carpinteria by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Carpinteria Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 27h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $340–750 and the journey takes 32h 17m.

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