Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA | No tags |
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Get from San Diego to Carpinteria
The journey takes about 5 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just NZ$82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5850 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at NZ$82
Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Carpinteria by train
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 train ticket from San Diego to Carpinteria?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Carpinteria start from NZ$82. The average price for this train route is around NZ$82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Carpinteria?
The average train ride duration from San Diego to Carpinteria is 5h 26m, covering a distance of 177 miles (285 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 17m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Diego to Carpinteria route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Carpinteria?
The earliest train departs from San Diego to Carpinteria at 4:01am. And the latest train departs at 4:10pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Carpinteria was searched and found on Jul 31, 2026 with a price of NZ$77To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Carpinteria, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from NZ$77 to NZ$112 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Carpinteria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$77 which is on 2026-08-05.
