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There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Ventura to Carpinteria.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$12.00 | Avg. Price$11.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration0h 25m | Duration0h 19m |
5 trains operate daily from Ventura to Carpinteria. The train trip from Ventura to Carpinteria is usually about 22 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train can get you there in as little as 20 minutes.
| Distance | 19 mi (30 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 20m |
| Lowest price | $11.00 |
| Trains per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Pacific Surfliner |
| Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Ventura to Carpinteria
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: I actually sat in the cafe area and really enjoyed that as this was my first ever train ride! I got to enjoy a beverage, some conversation with the staff and wonderful views out the window! Cons: I didn’t notice anything worth mentioning for Improvement at this time. It was a great experience! Tips: This is a budget friendly and super fun way to travel! I highly recommend it.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is the one and only train line which connects Ventura to Carpinteria. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 5 | 0h 23m | $11.00 |
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 5 train trips from Ventura to Carpinteria every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from $11.
Trains departing from Ventura 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Ventura 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 Ventura to Carpinteria.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Carpinteria to Ventura.
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Ventura is a beach town near LA, located on the Central Coast of California. It is known for its different beaches, like the San Buenaventura State Beach, which features the wooden Ventura Pier. Ventura is known as one of the best surf towns in America, with scenic coasts and impressive waves. Surfer's Point is the town's most popular spot for surfing and windsurfing. One of the popular tourist locations in the city is Channel Islands National Park, which is a habitat for rare island foxes and scrub jays, and can be accessed by boat from the Ventura Harbor. Explore Main Street in Downtown Ventura for more landmarks and historical sites.
Ventura has a lively art scene, with different galleries and museums in the downtown area. Enjoy entertaining theatre at the Rubicon Theatre Company, or go on short-day cruises with friends and family. The city also offers an eclectic food scene with Polynesian and Nepalese restaurants and wineries that will surprise you. Its nightlife consists of bars, lounges, breweries, comedy clubs, and taprooms, like The Tavern, all littered in Downtown Ventura.
Ventura is easily accessible from other cities by train routes provided by Amtrak and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and bus lines by FlixBus US and Amtrak Thruway. The Ventura County Transportation Commission provides commuter bus routes throughout the city.
There is one train station in Ventura.
Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops
Carpinteria has one train station.
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