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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Carpinteria is to bus and train which costs $80 - $210 and takes 17h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Carpinteria is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $190 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Tucson to Carpinteria?

The distance between Tucson and Carpinteria is 596 miles. The road distance is 573 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $75 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 12h 41m to get from Tucson to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Carpinteria bus from?

Tucson to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Carpinteria train from?

Tucson to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from Tucson to Carpinteria is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 13h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $450 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Tucson to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Tucson to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Carpinteria?

Carpinteria is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 1:23 PM in Tucson and 12:23 PM in Carpinteria.

Where does the Tucson to Carpinteria train arrive?

Tucson to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Carpinteria is 573 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Tucson to Carpinteria.

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

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Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 267+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

Tucson to Carpinteria - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 41m
$76–581
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
13h 48m
$75–184
Drive 569.7 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Carpinteriacar 569.7 mi
9h 16m
$104–151
Fly Tucson to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane TUS - SBA
7h 47m
$77–446
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus Nogales
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
17h 7m
$82–207
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PHX - SBA
6h 57m
$192–501
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
8h 5m
$88–464

Tucson to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

6Weekly Trains

12h 41mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 592.5 mi
Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 13h 48m.

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