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How to get from Carpinteria to Placentia by bus and train?

From Carpinteria to Placentia by bus and train

To get from Carpinteria to Placentia 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 Carpinteria & Elm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 26 bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station to Chapman-Placentia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2626
Walk to Placentia
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
    Carpinteria & Elm
    ID 447
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fullerton Station
    215 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5
    ID 1958
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Yorba Linda - Lemon and Lakeview
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapman-Placentia
    ID 5682
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Placentia
    Walk to
    Placentia
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carpinteria to Placentia by bus and train via 20, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 123

To get from Carpinteria to Placentia 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 Carpinteria & Elm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 123 bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station to Chapman-Placentia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 123123
Walk to Placentia
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
    Carpinteria & Elm
    ID 447
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fullerton Station
    215 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5
    ID 1958
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapman-Placentia
    ID 5682
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Placentia
    Walk to
    Placentia
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpinteria to Placentia

The distance between Carpinteria, Los Angeles and Placentia, Los Angeles is approximately 124.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpinteria to Placentia by bus 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 Placentia, Los Angeles

Placentia is located at Placentia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Commonwealth-San Carlos.

Train stations close to Placentia:

  • Anaheim Canyon
  • Fullerton Station

Bus stations close to Placentia:

  • Commonwealth-San Carlos
  • Chapman-Melody
  • Chapman-Placentia

Alternative route from Carpinteria to Placentia by bus and train via 20, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 123

To get from Carpinteria to Placentia 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 Carpinteria & Elm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 123 bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station to Chapman-Placentia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 123123
Walk to Placentia
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
    Carpinteria & Elm
    ID 447
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fullerton Station
    215 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5
    ID 1958
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapman-Placentia
    ID 5682
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Placentia
    Walk to
    Placentia
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 26.

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

    The alternative route takes 294 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 123.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 50 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Carpinteria and Placentia in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 50 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Carpinteria & Elm stop, which is closest to Placentia in Los Angeles.

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