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How to get from Carpinteria to Arcadia by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Carpinteria to Arcadia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 20 bus from Via Real & Mark station to Gutierrez & State station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Arcadia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 48 min.

348min
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Via Real & Mark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carpinteria
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gutierrez & State
    ID 467
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    173 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Carpinteria to Arcadia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Via Real & Mark station to Gutierrez & State station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 487 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to San Gabriel / Huntington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 8 min.

368min
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 487487
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Via Real & Mark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carpinteria
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gutierrez & State
    ID 467
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    173 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Gabriel / Huntington
    ID 3895
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    1.79 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpinteria to Arcadia

The distance between Carpinteria, Los Angeles and Arcadia, Los Angeles is approximately 136.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 348 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpinteria to Arcadia by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carpinteria

Carpinteria is located at Carpinteria, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Via Real & Business Park.

Train stations close to Carpinteria:

  • Carpinteria Amtrak

Bus stations close to Carpinteria:

  • Via Real & Business Park
  • Via Real & Lomita Lane
  • Hwy 150 & Camino Carreta

Public transit stations close to Arcadia, Los Angeles

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington / Sunset.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Huntington / Sunset
  • Huntington Dr and Sunset Blvd W
  • Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W

By bus and train

To get from Carpinteria to Arcadia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Via Real & Mark station to Gutierrez & State station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 487 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to San Gabriel / Huntington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 8 min.

368min
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 487487
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Via Real & Mark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carpinteria
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gutierrez & State
    ID 467
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    173 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Gabriel / Huntington
    ID 3895
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    1.79 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Arcadia?

    The fastest way takes 348 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carpinteria to Arcadia?

    The alternative route takes 368 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 487.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carpinteria and Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carpinteria to Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    The 20 bus line goes from Downtown SB station near Carpinteria to Gutierrez & State station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Arcadia station near Arcadia in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Carpinteria to Arcadia in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Carpinteria and Arcadia in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 5 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carpinteria to get to Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Downtown SB stop near Carpinteria in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carpinteria and Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Arcadia station, which is closest to Arcadia in Los Angeles.

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