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How to get fromFontana to Carpinteriaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fontana to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 55m
    $31–68
  2. Drive  129.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fontana to Carpinteriacar car 129.7 mi
    2h 23m
    $24–35
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fontana to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oxnard to Carpinteria Stationbus bus
    5h 55m
    $59–86

Fontana to Carpinteria by train and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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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.

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