There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain AV Line
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 2m$39–75Drive 101.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Carpinteriacar 101.1 mi
2h 11m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Carpinteria Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 41m$48–75
Lancaster to Carpinteria by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Glendale Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Lancaster and Carpinteria is 159 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Lancaster to Carpinteria, including transfers.
Lancaster to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Lancaster to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Carpinteria is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Carpinteria Station via Glendale and Glendale Amtrak in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carpinteria Station via Bakersfield in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Lancaster to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Glendale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Carpinteria is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Lancaster to Carpinteria.
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