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How to get fromCarpinteria to San Miguelby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carpinteria to San Miguel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 27m
    $49–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus bus 9N
    7h 58m
    $10–16

  3. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Transit Centerbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 43m
    $42–67

  4. Drive 138.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carpinteria to San Miguelcar car 138.8 mi
    2h 40m
    $26–37

Carpinteria to San Miguel by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and San Miguel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Mission & 14th via Transit Center, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 6h 43m.

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