The average train between Palo Alto and Carpinteria takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto 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.
Trains run once daily between Palo Alto and Carpinteria. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Carpinteria at 7:14 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Carpinteria station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Palo Alto to Carpinteria train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Carpinteria train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Carpinteria is 412.7 km. The road distance is 556 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 46m.
