How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Carpinteria start from $103. The average price for this route is around $103. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Carpinteria is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 114 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Santa Barbara Airbus .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Carpinteria route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Santa Barbara Airbus , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Carpinteria at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Carpinteria generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Santa Barbara Airbus , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Santa Barbara Airbus , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Los Angeles to Carpinteria from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Carpinteria on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:30pm	LAX Airport	2h 40m	6:10pm	Carpinteria	CheapestFastest
5:30pm	LAX Airport	2h 40m	8:10pm	Carpinteria	No tags
7:30pm	LAX Airport	2h 40m	10:10pm	Carpinteria	No tags
10:00pm	LAX Airport	2h 40m	12:40am	Carpinteria	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Carpinteria on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:35am	UCLA	2h 57m	11:32am	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	Cheapest
8:00am	LAX Airport	2h 15m	10:15am	Carpinteria	Fastest
8:35am	UCLA	2h 57m	11:32am	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	No tags
10:30am	LAX Airport	2h 15m	12:45pm	Carpinteria	No tags
12:30pm	LAX Airport	2h 15m	2:45pm	Carpinteria	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Carpinteria on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:35am	UCLA	2h 57m	11:32am	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	CheapestFastest
		8:35am	UCLA	2h 57m	11:32am	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:20 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Carpinteria

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Carpinteria. The journey takes about 2 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

2h 19mAverage Duration

125 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $103	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $187	Average Duration2h 19m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Santa Barbara Airbus

4/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Carpinteria by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Carpinteria start from $103. The average price for this route is around $103. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Carpinteria is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 114 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Santa Barbara Airbus.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Carpinteria route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Santa Barbara Airbus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Carpinteria at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Carpinteria generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Santa Barbara Airbus, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Carpinteria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Santa Barbara Airbus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$48

11-27

$45

Today

$48

11-29

$48

11-30

No data

12-01

$45

12-02

$45

12-03

No data

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Carpinteria was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Carpinteria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $100 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Carpinteria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Santa Barbara Airbus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.