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How to get fromCarpinteria to Santa Mariaby bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Line 80 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria Ave at Eugenia Pl to Bath and Pueblo NBbus bus 88 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pueblo at Castillo to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    3h 11m
    $9–12

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 53m
    $34–71

  3. Drive 74.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Santa Mariacar car 74.6 mi
    1h 26m
    $14–20

  4. Line 20 bus, line 11 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria & Eugenia to Transit Centerbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    5h 11m
    $62–81

Carpinteria to Santa Maria by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carpinteria Ave at Eugenia Pl to Santa Maria Transit Center via Bath and Pueblo NB and Pueblo at Castillo in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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