There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 58m$40–85Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
3h 5m$18–31Drive 101.9 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteriacar 101.9 mi
1h 59m$19–27
San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Carpinteria Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Carpinteria Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Carpinteria is 130 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $40 - $85.
The train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Station takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs three times a day.
San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carpinteria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria.
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