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San Diego to Carpinteria trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Diego and Carpinteria takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego 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 30m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
$140
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

San Diego to Carpinteria train times

Trains run every 4 hours between San Diego and Carpinteria. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Carpinteria at 9:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 5h 31m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 28m • Direct
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    train train 5h 31m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 28m • Direct
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    train train 5h 31m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 28m • Direct
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    train train 5h 31m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 28m • Direct
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    train train 5h 31m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 28m • Direct
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    train train 5h 31m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 28m • Direct
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    train train 5h 31m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Carpinteria? 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.

Map of how to get from San Diego to Carpinteria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Carpinteria Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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