There are 5 ways to get from Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN) by plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2h 55m$77–224Drive 203.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 203.8 mi
3h 36m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 5m$67–140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carpinteria to San Diego-SAN203.8 mi
3h 36mTrain to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
5h 32m$196–623
Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $75 - $230.
No, there is no direct train from Carpinteria station to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Carpinteria and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 215 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $75 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 5m.
Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Carpinteria to San Diego Airport (SAN).
What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carpinteria to San Diego-SAN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carpinteria and San Diego Airport (SAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.