5.0
First time, so a little nervous, but the staff informed me correctly. The announcements in the waiting area were timely and clear.
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4 trains operate daily from Santa Ana to Carpinteria. The train trip from Santa Ana to Carpinteria is usually about 3 hours and 29 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 105 mi (168 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 25m |
Lowest price | NOK 397.06 |
Trains per day | 4 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Pacific Surfliner |
Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Santa Ana to Carpinteria
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
First time, so a little nervous, but the staff informed me correctly. The announcements in the waiting area were timely and clear.
2 train services operate from Santa Ana to Carpinteria. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 1 | 3h 31m | NOK 397.06 |
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 3 | 3h 29m | NOK 397.06 |
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 Santa Ana to Carpinteria every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from NOK 397.
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 3 train trips from Santa Ana to Carpinteria every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from NOK 397.
The distance between Santa Ana and Carpinteria is approximately 105 miles, or 168 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 29 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Santa Ana to Carpinteria tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Santa Ana at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Santa Ana to Carpinteria.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Carpinteria to Santa Ana.
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Santa Ana is a sunny city in Orange County located between Anaheim and Irvine in the greater Los Angeles area. Downtown Santa Ana bustles with independent breweries, diverse restaurants, unique retail shops, weekly pop-up markets, and art centers. This lively downtown area, in addition to Santa Ana's live-work housing and creative working spaces, make it attractive to young professionals.
One of the most popular spots for visitors is the Santa Ana Zoo, where little ones can enjoy a carousel and mini-train ride along with the animal exhibits. Architecture enthusiasts will love seeing the Bowers Museum, built in a Mission Revival style, and the Heritage Museum, which has restored homes from the 1890s.
The Orange County Transportation Authority and several shuttle services provide transit within Santa Ana. Santa Ana is easily accessible from over 20 other cities by Amtrak Thruway bus or on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train. The primary airport for Orange County, John Wayne Airport, is located in Santa Ana and also makes it easy to travel to this vibrant SoCal spot.
There is one train station in Santa Ana.
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Carpinteria has one train station.
475 Linden Ave
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