What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Carpinteria?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Carpinteria is to bus and line 20 bus which costs $8 - $10 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Carpinteria?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Transit Center and arriving at Carpinteria & Maple via Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to Carpinteria station. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Carpinteria Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Carpinteria?

The distance between Santa Maria and Carpinteria is 89 miles. The road distance is 74.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Maria to Carpinteria without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Carpinteria without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $8 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Carpinteria?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Santa Maria to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Carpinteria bus from?

Santa Maria to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Carpinteria train from?

Santa Maria to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Carpinteria is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Santa Maria to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Santa Maria to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Chapala at Figueroa station.

Where does the Santa Maria to Carpinteria train arrive?

Santa Maria to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carpinteria Station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Carpinteria is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Santa Maria to Carpinteria.

Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 316+ hotels available in Carpinteria.

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Maria to Carpinteria by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus Midday
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Carpinteria & Maplebus 20
2h 53m
$8–10
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Carpinteria Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 47m
$32–72
Drive 74.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Carpinteriacar 74.3 mi
1h 25m
$14–20

Santa Maria to Carpinteria by bus

10Weekly Buses

2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.4 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Carpinteria & Maple via Chapala at Figueroa and Transit Center in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Carpinteria Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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