There are 3 ways to get from Fontana to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 55m$31–68Drive 129.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fontana to Carpinteriacar 129.7 mi
2h 23m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Fontana to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oxnardbus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Carpinteria Stationbus
5h 55m$59–86
Fontana to Carpinteria by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles and Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Fontana and Carpinteria is 142 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Fontana to Carpinteria, including transfers.
Fontana to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Fontana station.
Fontana to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Carpinteria is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Fontana to Carpinteria Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fontana to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles and Oxnard in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Fontana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $26–40
Bus from Los Angeles to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $27–40
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Booking & Getting There
Fontana to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Fontana to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Carpinteria is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Fontana to Carpinteria.
There are 318+ hotels available in Carpinteria.






