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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$9 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 bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
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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.
777 Pacific Surfliner5:33 PM0h12Carpinteria station, Carpinteria, CA5:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
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777 Pacific Surfliner5:33 PM0h12Carpinteria station, Carpinteria, CA5:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
777 Pacific Surfliner5:33 PM0h12Carpinteria station, Carpinteria, CA5:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
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769 Pacific Surfliner1:31 PM0h15Carpinteria station, Carpinteria, CA1:46 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
765 Pacific Surfliner11:30 AM0h17Carpinteria station, Carpinteria, CA11:47 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
761 Pacific Surfliner9:36 AM0h19Carpinteria station, Carpinteria, CA9:55 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa 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 $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with VCTC Intercity.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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