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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?
There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$12.00 | Avg. Price$8.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips5 |
Duration | Duration0h 22m | Duration0h 19m |
Trip Summary
5 trains operate daily from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. The train trip from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara is usually about 19 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 16 minutes.
| Distance | 10 mi (17 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 16m |
| Lowest price | $8.00 |
| Trains per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Pacific Surfliner |
| Train lines | 2 |
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Which train should you take from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?
2 train services operate from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 0h 16m | $8.00 |
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 4 | 0h 20m | $8.00 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $8.
The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards. On average, the service offers 4 train trips from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from $8.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara
The distance between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara is approximately 10 miles, or 17 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 19 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 16 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Santa Barbara.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Carpinteria at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 5 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria.
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 is the train station in Carpinteria?
Main departure station: 475 Linden Ave
There is one train station in Carpinteria.
All train stations in Carpinteria:
475 Linden Ave
Where is the train station in Santa Barbara?
Main arrival station: 209 State Street
Santa Barbara has one train station.
All train stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
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