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How to get fromCharlotte to Carpinteriaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte to Carpinteria by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane CLT - SBA
    10h 20m
    $193–806

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 11h
    $396–762

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    2d 22h
    $936–1,870

  4. Drive 2,460.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Carpinteriacar car 2,460.5 mi
    39h 36m
    $449–649

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    10h 41m
    $209–470

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CLT - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    12h 18m
    $302–1,161

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    12h 38m
    $282–1,081

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    13h 22m
    $291–1,186

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    13h 21m
    $314–1,157

Charlotte to Carpinteria by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,222.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Carpinteria Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 2d 11h.

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