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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Carpinteria by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 27m

  2. Drive  189 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Carpinteriacar car 189 mi
    3h 17m
    $32–46

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PSP - SBA
    6h 14m
    $42–285

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Palm Springs to Carpinteria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 2 hours.

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