Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria

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Next departures to Carpinteria

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Carpinteria
    Destination location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Carpinteria
    Destination location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Carpinteria
    Destination location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Carpinteria
    Destination location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Carpinteria
    Destination location: 475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $21Average Duration48m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$10 - $10Average Duration15m
1kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Carpinteria. The journey takes about 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
15mAverage Duration
$10Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Carpinteria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$14
Average bus trip duration48m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance19 miles (30 km)
Latest bus departure11:55am

Santa Barbara to Carpinteria Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria was searched and found on Aug 29, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $25 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-08-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Barbara and Carpinteria!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Train from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria

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