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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Carpinteriaby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 9m
    $26–52
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to TOCTC Park & Ridebus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus bus 50 / ...
    5h 10m
    $5–12
  3. Drive 69.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Carpinteriacar car 69.2 mi
    1h 13m
    $13–19

Sherman Oaks to Carpinteria by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Carpinteria Ave at Eugenia Pl via Thousand Oaks Transit Center and Pacific View Mall in around 5h 10m.

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