Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Carpinteria on September 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Train Station
475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CACheapestFastest
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CANo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CANo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CANo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria

Bus
Average PriceUS$14 - US$21Average Duration48m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$10 - US$98Average Duration15m
1kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carpinteria. The journey takes about 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
48mAverage Duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
0kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Carpinteria: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$14
Average Bus Trip Duration48m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance16 km
Latest bus departure11:55am

Santa Barbara to Carpinteria Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Carpinteria

  1. What is the travel distance from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria?

    Santa Barbara and Carpinteria are 17 km (11 miles) apart.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria was searched and found on Sep 12, 2025 with a price of US$12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$12 to US$25 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$12 which is on 2025-09-12.

About Bus Travel

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 Santa Barbara and Carpinteria!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria, 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 Santa Barbara to Carpinteria.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Train from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria

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