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Palo Alto to Carpinteria

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491 km.
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Cheapest
By car (491 km)
5 h 19 min
491 km.
from $27
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Rideshare
5 h 19 min
491 km.
from $18.68
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
5 h 25 min
411 km.
from $245.43
Train, Bus
9 h 50 min
412 km.
from $89.07
Train
10 h 14 min
412 km.
from $143.48
Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
6 h 15 min
411 km.
from $196.63
Train, Plane (Caltrain)
7 h
411 km.
from $317.28
Bus, Plane (Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport)
7 h 3 min
411 km.
from $187.17
Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport)
7 h 13 min
411 km.
from $223.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.25–$255.45

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$421.50
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$281.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.44–$166.04

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$395.95
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$613.09

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$255.45
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$510.91
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$383.18

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.10–$121.34
Train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64
Train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.13–$83.02
Bus from San Jose to Uc
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.21–$114.95

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Carpinteria,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$70.25–$95.79

Santa Barbara MTD

Phone:
+1 805-963-3366
Website:
sbmtd.gov
Bus from Transit Center to Carpinteria
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.57–$2.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Carpinteria?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Carpinteria is to Caltrain and bus which costs $34.78 - $108.70 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Carpinteria?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Carpinteria is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from El Camino & California and arriving at Carpinteria & Maple via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Carpinteria?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Carpinteria Amtrak via San Jose and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Carpinteria?

The distance between Palo Alto and Carpinteria is 489 km. The road distance is 510.4 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Carpinteria without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Carpinteria without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $34.78 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Carpinteria?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Palo Alto to Carpinteria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Carpinteria bus from?

Palo Alto to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Carpinteria train from?

Palo Alto to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Carpinteria?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Carpinteria is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $44.57 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Carpinteria bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Carpinteria bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Carpinteria train arrive?

Palo Alto to Carpinteria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Carpinteria?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Carpinteria is 510 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Palo Alto to Carpinteria.

Where can I stay near Carpinteria?

There are 203+ hotels available in Carpinteria. Prices start at $62.87 per night.
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