Irvine to Carpinteria Trains

Irvine to Carpinteria trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and Carpinteria takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine to Carpinteria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 45m
Duration: 132 mi
Distance: $70
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner

4h 24m

$59–92

Irvine to Carpinteria train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Irvine and Carpinteria. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Carpinteria at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 9:33 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
6:28 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 9:33 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
6:28 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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