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Carpinteria to Santa Barbara Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?
There are usually 5 daily train trips available from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 254.82 | Avg. PriceCZK 169.88 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips5 |
Duration | Duration0h 22m | Duration0h 18m |
Bus from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. Traveling by bus from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara usually takes around 23 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 10 mi (17 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 23m |
| Cheapest price | CZK 254.82 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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What bus companies travel from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. Amtrak Thruway is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 0h 24m | CZK 254.82 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara start at CZK 255. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara
The bus takes an average of 23 minutes to cover the 10 miles from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. It leaves the station in Carpinteria at 7:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara; ticket prices start at CZK 169.88.
City Information
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname "The American Riviera."
There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.
Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity buses, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Carpinteria?
Main departure station: 475 Linden Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Carpinteria.
All bus stations in Carpinteria:
475 Linden Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Barbara?
Main arrival station: 209 State Street
All buses from Carpinteria arrive at one main station in Santa Barbara.
All bus stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
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