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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | Old Town San Diego | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | Old Town San Diego | Fastest | ||||
| Train | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | Old Town San Diego | No tags | ||||
| Train | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | Old Town San Diego | No tags | ||||
| Train | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | Santa Fe Depot | No tags |
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Get from Carpinteria to San Diego
The journey takes about 5 hours 49 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 803, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5652 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 R 803
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carpinteria to San Diego, CA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Carpinteria to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Carpinteria to San Diego start from R 803. The average price for this train route is around R 803. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carpinteria to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Carpinteria to San Diego is 5h 49m, covering a distance of 288 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Carpinteria to San Diego 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 Carpinteria to San Diego?
The earliest train from Carpinteria to San Diego departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 19:15.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carpinteria to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 756To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carpinteria to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 756 to R 1 305 for a train ticket from Carpinteria to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 756, which is on 2025-12-18.
