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Trip Overview

The train between Carpinteria and Palo Alto takes 8h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Carpinteria to Palo Alto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 51m
Duration
345 mi
Distance
$223
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Carpinteria to Palo Alto train times

Trains run once daily between Carpinteria and Palo Alto. The service departs Carpinteria at 11:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into Palo Alto at 20:22:00. All services require a transfer at Santa Barbara and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carpinteria to Palo Alto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 345.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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