Trains tickets from Carpinteria to San Diego, CA, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Carpinteria
    Departure location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Arrival time: 23 June at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Carpinteria
    Departure location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Carpinteria
    Departure location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Arrival time: 23 June at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Carpinteria
    Departure location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Arrival time: 23 June at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Carpinteria
    Departure location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Arrival time: 23 June at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Carpinteria to San Diego: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$47
Average train trip duration5h 51m
Number of daily trains9.368421052631579
Earliest train departure07:08
Distance178 miles
Latest train departure19:15

Carpinteria to San Diego Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Carpinteria - San Diego, CA, US

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Carpinteria to San Diego cost?

    The average train ticket price from Carpinteria to San Diego is US$47. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Carpinteria to San Diego is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Carpinteria to San Diego?

    A train trip between Carpinteria and San Diego is around 5h 51m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 179 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Carpinteria and San Diego?

    The number of trains from Carpinteria to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9.368421052631579. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Carpinteria to San Diego by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Carpinteria to San Diego?

    When taking the train from Carpinteria to San Diego, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
20/06
US$44
21/06
US$44
Today
US$44
23/06
US$44
24/06
US$44
25/06
US$44
26/06
US$44
27/06
US$44
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carpinteria to San Diego was searched and found on 20 Jun 2025 with a price of US$44

To 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 as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$44 to US$64 for a train ticket from Carpinteria to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$44, which is on 2025-06-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Carpinteria and San Diego is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Diego.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Diego, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Carpinteria and San Diego, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Carpinteria to San Diego.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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