There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
3h 8m$18–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 16m$40–85Drive 102 mi
- Drive from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispocar 102 mi
2h$19–27
Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $17 - $30 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 2h and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carpinteria Station station and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Carpinteria and San Luis Obispo is 102 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $17 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.
The best way to get from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $17 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carpinteria Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo.
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