There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3h 17m$175–368Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
10h 59m$52–95Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 48m$112–164Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
11h 14m$113–237Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Carpinteria321.3 mi
5h 47mDrive 321.3 mi
- Drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteriacar 321.3 mi
5h 47m$59–85Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain
5h 23m$214–818
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $170 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Market St & 7th St, San Francisco and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Carpinteria is 286 miles. The road distance is 323.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 10h 48m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria, including transfers.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 11h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from San Francisco International Airport to Carpinteria Station via Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Santa Barbara in around 11h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Carpinteria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Carpinteria.
There are 239+ hotels available in Carpinteria.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Carpinteria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.