There are 5 ways to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
3h 6m$362–504Drive 84.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 84.9 mi
1h 30m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 36m$37–74Line 89 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carpinteria Ave at Eugenia Pl to SB Airport NBbus 88 / ...
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
4h 37m$72–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carpinteria to Los Angeles-LAX84.9 mi
1h 30m
Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Ave at Eugenia Pl and arriving at Los Angeles Airport, CA via Santa Barbara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Carpinteria station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Carpinteria and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 110 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Carpinteria Ave at Eugenia Pl station.
Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $360 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 36m, you could also line 89 bus and bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
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
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Carpinteria Ave at Eugenia Pl to SB Airport NB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carpinteria to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at SB Airport NB station.
Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Carpinteria to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2288+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carpinteria and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








