There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Glendale Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Glendale to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
5h 11m$39–72Drive 98.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carpinteria to Palmdalecar 98.7 mi
1h 52m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Carpinteria Station to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
8h 53m$84–120
Carpinteria to Palmdale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Palmdale is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Palmdale is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria station to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Carl's Jr./Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Carpinteria station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via Glendale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Carpinteria and Palmdale is 151 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Carpinteria to Palmdale, including transfers.
Carpinteria to Palmdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.
Carpinteria to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Palmdale is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Carpinteria Station to Palmdale Station via Glendale Amtrak and Glendale in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria Station to Palmdale Station via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 8h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carpinteria Station to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Glendale to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carpinteria Station to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carpinteria to Palmdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Carpinteria to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glendale Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Palmdale is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Carpinteria to Palmdale.
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