What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and Carpinteria?

The distance separating San Luis Obispo and Carpinteria is 85 miles (137 km).

Bus San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria on September 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:45am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	8h 28m	12:13pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	8h 13m	12:13pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	No tags
3:45am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	8h 28m	12:13pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	8h 13m	12:13pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	No tags
3:45am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	8h 28m	12:13pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $48	Average Duration8h 13m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$39 - $39	Average Duration2h 51m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Carpinteria. The journey takes about 2 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 51mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest ticket

13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$48

Average bus trip duration8h 13m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure3:45am

Distance89 miles (142 km)

Latest bus departure4:00am

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,471 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5471 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 $44

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/19

$41

09/20

$41

Today

$41

09/22

$41

09/23

$41

09/24

$41

09/25

$41

09/26

$41

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria was searched and found on Sep 19, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $61 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-09-22.

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 San Luis Obispo and Carpinteria!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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