How far is Carpinteria from Santa Barbara?

The distance separating Carpinteria and Santa Barbara is 11 miles (17 km).

Bus Carpinteria to Santa Barbara from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Carpinteria to Santa Barbara on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:07pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	23m	7:30pm	Train Station	No tags
7:07pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	3h 13m	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
7:07pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	48m	7:55pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
7:07pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	3h 13m	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
7:07pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	23m	7:30pm	Train Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $21	Average Duration48m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$10 - $10	Average Duration18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

18mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Carpinteria to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$14

Average bus trip duration48m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure7:07pm

Distance10 miles (16 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5512 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $14

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Carpinteria to Santa Barbara Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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