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Compare train and bus for Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, while a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $5.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $2 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.64. The journey takes 18m versus 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:31 PM0h15Carpinteria, CA8:46 PMSanta Barbara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
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- 8:31 PM0h15Carpinteria, CA8:46 PMSanta Barbara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:31 PM0h15Carpinteria, CA8:46 PMSanta Barbara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is 0 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $5.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carpinteria, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carpinteria station, Carpinteria, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Travel with VCTC Intercity to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with VCTC Intercity.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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