Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Cruz to Carpinteriaby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Carpinteria

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Carpinteria by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 22m
    $107–158

  2. Drive 263.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Carpinteriacar car 263.5 mi
    4h 54m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 48m
    $113–241

  4. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    6h 28m
    $206–469

  5. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    8h 11m
    $152–701

  6. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $535–832

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    7h 9m
    $305–467

Santa Cruz to Carpinteria by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz to Carpinteria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 345.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Carpinteria & Maple via Diridon Station, San Jose, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Transit Center in around 10h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides