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How to get fromCarpinteria to La Jollaby train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 33m
    $73–147

  2. Drive 195.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to La Jollacar car 195.1 mi
    3h 28m
    $36–52

  3. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 22m
    $164–229

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    6h 59m
    $189–879

Carpinteria to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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