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How to get fromIsla Vista to Carpinteriaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Isla Vista to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 41m
    $6–15

  2. Bus, line 80 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from UCSB North Hall Inbound to Transit Centerbus bus 24X
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Carpinteria Ave at Maplebus bus 88 / ...
    1h 52m
    $2–6

  3. Drive 22.7 mi

    1. Drive from Isla Vista to Carpinteriacar car 22.7 mi
    25 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Isla Vista to Carpinteriataxi taxi 22.7 mi
    25 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 11 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Colegio & Los Carneros to Transit Centerbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Carpinteria & Maplebus bus 20
    2h 18m

Isla Vista to Carpinteria by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Isla Vista, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Carpinteria Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UCSB North Hall Inbound to Carpinteria Ave at Maple via Transit Center and Figueroa at Chapala in around 1h 52m.

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