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How to get fromTijuana to Carpinteriaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tijuana to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 25m
    $43–66
  2. Drive 222.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Carpinteriacar car 222.1 mi
    3h 55m
    $41–59
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    9h 48m
    $44–89

Tijuana to Carpinteria by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Carpinteria Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 9h 48m.

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