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How to get fromSanta Monica to Carpinteriaby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Carpinteria by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 20m
    $33–69

  2. Drive 73 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Carpinteriacar car 73 mi
    1h 34m
    $14–20

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    6h 3m
    $21–34

  4. Line 761 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 33m
    $26–53

Santa Monica to Carpinteria by tram, bus, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Carpinteria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 6h 3m.

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