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How to get fromCarpinteria to Los Angelesby train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 38m
    $50–80
  2. Drive  83.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Los Angelescar car 83.9 mi
    1h 29m
    $16–23
  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3h 55m
    $309–517

Carpinteria to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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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.

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