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Compare train and bus for Santa Barbara, CA to Carpinteria, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Carpinteria, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. 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 €19, while a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Carpinteria, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Carpinteria, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €2 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€16. The journey takes 1h 0m versus 13m 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Carpinteria, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Carpinteria, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:53 AM 0h13 Santa Barbara, CA 7:06 AM Carpinteria, CA €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:53 AM 0h13 Santa Barbara, CA 7:06 AM Carpinteria, CA €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:53 AM 0h13 Santa Barbara, CA 7:06 AM Carpinteria, CA €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:49 AM 0h13 Santa Barbara, CA 9:02 AM Carpinteria, CA €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:40 PM 0h15 Santa Barbara, CA 4:55 PM Carpinteria, CA €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:45 PM 0h16 Santa Barbara, CA 2:01 PM Carpinteria, CA €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Carpinteria, CA
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Barbara, CA and Carpinteria, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA and arrive in Carpinteria station, Carpinteria, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Carpinteria, CA by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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