What is the cheapest way to get from Ontario to Carpinteria?

The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ontario to Carpinteria?

The fastest way to get from Ontario to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Ontario and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Ontario to Carpinteria?

The distance between Ontario and Carpinteria is 130 miles. The road distance is 119 miles.

How do I travel from Ontario to Carpinteria without a car?

The best way to get from Ontario to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Ontario to Carpinteria?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Ontario to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Carpinteria bus from?

Ontario to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Carpinteria train from?

Ontario to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.

Train or bus from Ontario to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from Ontario to Carpinteria is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Ontario to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Ontario to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.

Where does the Ontario to Carpinteria train arrive?

Ontario to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Ontario to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Carpinteria is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Ontario to Carpinteria.

Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 268+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

Ontario to Carpinteria - 4 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, car, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ontario and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ontario to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 35m
$40–79
Drive 118.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ontario to Carpinteriacar 118.3 mi
2h 8m
$22–32
Line 76 bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 6m
$34–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 54m
$22–42

Ontario to Carpinteria by bus, train, and foot

42Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Carpinteria Station via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Carpinteria Station via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 6h 54m.

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