There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 13m$53–117Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carpinteria to Paso Roblescar 129.6 mi
2h 30m$24–35Line 20 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Transit Centerbus 20
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 29m$42–69
Carpinteria to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria & Eugenia and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Transit Center and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Carpinteria station to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Carpinteria and Paso Robles is 166 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Carpinteria to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Carpinteria to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, depart from Carpinteria & Eugenia station.
Carpinteria to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to Paso Robles is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Transit Center and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 5h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 805-963-3366
- Website
- sbmtd.gov
Bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- sbmtd.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Carpinteria to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, arrive at Transit Center station.
Carpinteria to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Paso Robles is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Carpinteria to Paso Robles.
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