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How to get fromPalm Springs to Carpinteriaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 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
    $67–124

  2. Drive 189 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Carpinteriacar car 189 mi
    3h 17m
    $35–50

  3. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PSP - SBA
    6h 8m
    $51–262

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    5h 30m
    $172–646

Palm Springs to Carpinteria by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

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

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