There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
9h 49m$87–184Drive 245.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Carpinteriacar 245.2 mi
4h 36m$45–65Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 3m$86–131Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
8h 4m$238–437Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
8h 10m$302–784
Pacific Grove to Carpinteria by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Carpinteria & Maple via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Carpinteria is 286 miles. The road distance is 246.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Pacific Grove to Carpinteria, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Pacific Grove to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Carpinteria is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Pacific Grove to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Pacific Grove to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Carpinteria is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Pacific Grove to Carpinteria.
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