There are 4 ways to get from Temecula to Carpinteria by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2015
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria StationPacific Surfliner
5h 53m$52–155Drive 168.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Temecula to Carpinteria168.6 mi
2h 55m$31–45Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
6h 53m$41–85Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station
7h 16m$46–215
Temecula to Carpinteria by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Temecula to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Temecula to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Temecula Bus Stop and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Temecula and Carpinteria is 199 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.
The best way to get from Temecula to Carpinteria without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 53m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Temecula to Carpinteria, including transfers.
Temecula to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Temecula Bus Stop station.
Temecula to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to Carpinteria is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Temecula to Carpinteria.
There are 299+ hotels available in Carpinteria.
What companies run services between Temecula, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 6h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $8–85
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