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How to get fromCarpinteria to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, car, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 46m
    $55–82

  2. Drive  72.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Santa Monica Piercar car 72.5 mi
    1h 31m
    $14–20

  3. Train, line 761 bus

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    3h 56m
    $43–65

Carpinteria to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Carpinteria, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carpinteria to Santa Monica Pier. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, then walk to Santa Monica Pier. Alternatively, you can drive from Carpinteria to Santa Monica Pier in around 1h 31m.

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