How to get from Santa Monica to Carpinteria by bus and train?

From Santa Monica to Carpinteria by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica to Carpinteria in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 20 bus from Carpinteria & Holly station to Via Real & Mark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carpinteria on the Moovit app.

352min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Carpinteria
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    136 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carpinteria & Holly
    ID 665
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Via Real & Mark
    ID 98
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carpinteria
    Walk to
    Carpinteria
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Carpinteria by bus and train via R10, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from Santa Monica to Carpinteria in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 20 bus from Haley & Santa Barbara station to Via Real & Mark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carpinteria on the Moovit app.

352min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Carpinteria
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    143 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haley & Santa Barbara
    ID 427
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Via Real & Mark
    ID 98
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carpinteria
    Walk to
    Carpinteria
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Carpinteria

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Carpinteria, Los Angeles is approximately 113.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 352 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Carpinteria by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Monica to Carpinteria

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Monica to Carpinteria using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (Carpinteria), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Carpinteria by bus and train via R10, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from Santa Monica to Carpinteria in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 20 bus from Haley & Santa Barbara station to Via Real & Mark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carpinteria on the Moovit app.

352min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Carpinteria
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    143 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haley & Santa Barbara
    ID 427
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Via Real & Mark
    ID 98
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carpinteria
    Walk to
    Carpinteria
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Carpinteria?

    The fastest way takes 352 minutes, using Bus line R10, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Carpinteria?

    The alternative route takes 352 minutes, using Bus line R10, Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 52 min.

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

    The R10 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to Alameda / Los Angeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Alameda / Los Angeles station near Carpinteria in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Carpinteria in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Carpinteria in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the R10 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Alameda / Los Angeles stop, which is closest to Carpinteria in Los Angeles.

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