5.0
The train ride from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara was quick and very comfortable Same with the trip from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria. Definitely will be going again in the future
5.0
Pros: Quick and on time. Cons: Nothing. Tips: No.
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There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 251.87 | Avg. PriceCZK 167.91 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips6 |
Duration | Duration0h 22m | Duration0h 16m |
There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. Traveling by train from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara usually takes 17 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train can make the trip in 12 minutes.
| Distance | 10 mi (17 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 12m |
| Lowest price | CZK 167.91 |
| Trains per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Pacific Surfliner |
| Train lines | 1 |

Average score for trains from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
The train ride from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara was quick and very comfortable Same with the trip from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria. Definitely will be going again in the future
5.0
Pros: Quick and on time. Cons: Nothing. Tips: No.
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara was CZK 167.91. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 1 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around CZK 6.30 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
The cost of a one-way train trip from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara is expected to stay pretty stable over the next four weeks. No matter which day you travel, you can expect to pay about CZK 168 for your ticket.
The price of train trips from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year, so you don’t need to book your tickets super far in advance. However, to avoid last-minute price surges or sold-out tickets, we recommend purchasing your train tickets at least 48 hours before departure.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is the one and only train line which connects Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 6 | 0h 17m | CZK 168.12 |
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 6 train trips from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from CZK 168.
Trains from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Carpinteria at 7:00am 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 6 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.
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.
There is one train station in Carpinteria.
475 Linden Ave
Santa Barbara has one train station.
209 State Street
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