There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 38m$50–80Drive 83.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carpinteria to Los Angelescar 83.9 mi
1h 29m$16–23Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
3h 55m$309–517
Carpinteria to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $23.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carpinteria Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Carpinteria and Los Angeles is 93 miles. The road distance is 84.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $50 - $80.
The train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angeles takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Carpinteria to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 3h 55m.
Carpinteria to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Los Angeles is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Carpinteria to Los Angeles.
What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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