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How to get fromSan Francisco to Carpinteriaby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Carpinteria by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 48m
    $50–78

  2. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 16m
    $92–208

  3. Drive  333.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Carpinteriacar car 333.1 mi
    6h 1m
    $61–88

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    4h 44m
    $161–386

  5. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 50m
    $82–126

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    4h 46m
    $287–432

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    7h 10m
    $116–270

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $327–1,376

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $195–566

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $211–762

San Francisco to Carpinteria by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Carpinteria Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Santa Barbara in around 11h 16m.

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