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How to get fromCarpinteria to Cambriaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Carpinteria to Cambria by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 28m
    $46–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pueblo at Castillo to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    8h 28m
    $13–18

  3. Drive 135.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Cambriacar car 135.4 mi
    2h 40m
    $25–36

  4. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Transit Centerbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to UCSB North Hall Outboundbus bus 24X / ...
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus 12N
    5. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Burton & Mainbus bus 15N
    8h 56m
    $40–60

Carpinteria to Cambria by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Cambria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria Ave at Eugenia Pl to Burton & Main via Bath and Pueblo NB, Pueblo at Castillo, Santa Maria Transit Center, Government Center, and Morro Bay Park in around 8h 28m.

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