There are 3 ways to get from San Bernardino to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 14m$40–78Drive 138.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Bernardino to Carpinteriacar 138.6 mi
2h 24m$26–37Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 35m$29–50
San Bernardino to Carpinteria by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bernardino to Carpinteria is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from San Bernardino to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Bernardino to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from San Bernardino to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino - Downtown and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between San Bernardino and Carpinteria is 150 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from San Bernardino to Carpinteria, including transfers.
San Bernardino to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
San Bernardino to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Carpinteria is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between San Bernardino, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Carpinteria Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Bernardino to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Bernardino to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bernardino to Carpinteria is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from San Bernardino to Carpinteria.
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