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Trip Summary
3 trains operate daily from Carpinteria to Santa Maria. The train trip from Carpinteria to Santa Maria is usually about one hour and 57 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as one hour and 51 minutes.
Distance | 65 mi (104 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 51m |
Lowest price | $41.00 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
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Which train should you take from Carpinteria to Santa Maria?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Carpinteria to Santa Maria. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 3 | 1h 57m | $41.00 |
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 3 Amtrak trains from Carpinteria to Santa Maria every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $41.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Carpinteria to Santa Maria tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Carpinteria at 11:00am 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 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Maria to Carpinteria.
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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 Maria?
Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
Santa Maria has one train station.
All train stations in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Bus Stop
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