What is the cheapest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria?

The cheapest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria?

The fastest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between La Brea Tar Pits and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct bus from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Olympic / Curson and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between La Brea Tar Pits and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct train from La Brea Tar Pits station to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Fairfax Station and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria?

The distance between La Brea Tar Pits and Carpinteria is 102 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.

How do I travel from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria without a car?

The best way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria bus from?

La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olympic / Curson station.

Where do I catch the La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria train from?

La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria bus arrive?

La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Vignes / Cesar E Chavez station.

Where does the La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria train arrive?

La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carpinteria Station.

Can I drive from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria.

Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 323+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 28 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 47m
$32–67
Drive 79.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteriacar 79.7 mi
1h 32m
$15–21
Line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Olympic / Curson to Vignes / Cesar E Chavezbus 28
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 28m
$21–36
Line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 35m
$27–54

La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.2 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from La Brea Tar Pits to Carpinteria Station via Olympic / Curson, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 5h 28m.

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