Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | No tags |
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Get from San Diego to Carpinteria
The journey takes about 5 hours 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5754 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £35
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Carpinteria by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Carpinteria?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Carpinteria start from £35. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Carpinteria?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Carpinteria is 5h 28m, covering a distance of 176 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Carpinteria route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Carpinteria?
The earliest train from San Diego to Carpinteria departs at 04:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Carpinteria was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of £33To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Carpinteria as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £33 to £48 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Carpinteria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £33, which is on 2026-02-02.
