There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
2h 57m$368–501Drive 85.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteriacar 85.3 mi
1h 32m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h$37–78Bus, line 88 bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Take the bus from SB Airport SB to Carpinteria Ave at Maplebus 88 / ...
4h 30m$72–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Carpinteria85.3 mi
1h 32m
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Airport, CA and arriving at Carpinteria Ave at Maple via SB Airport SB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Carpinteria Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Carpinteria is 111 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $360 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h, you could also bus and line 88 bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from SB Airport SB to Carpinteria Ave at Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Carpinteria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carpinteria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carpinteria.
There are 240+ hotels available in Carpinteria.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Carpinteria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.