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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Major art museum with American, Asian and European works. A strong central stop for varied collections in a handsome downtown setting.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£7
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£7
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
15 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
15 m
Trains on 21 Oct
2
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 2 trains from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Trains from Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 12m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 6:53 |
Last train 21:35 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 5 days |
The table below shows live departures for Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:31 Carpinteria, CA | 0h15 | 21:46 Santa Barbara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum with American, Asian and European works. A strong central stop for varied collections in a handsome downtown setting.
Engaging natural history museum with regional exhibits, astronomy and family-friendly displays. A good choice near Mission Canyon.
Contemporary art museum on State Street showing rotating exhibitions. Best for visitors interested in current visual culture and smaller-scale galleries.
Lively downtown pedestrian-friendly stretch with shops, historic architecture and regular people-watching. Ideal for browsing and an easy city walk.
Waterfront neighbourhood with beaches, harbour access and a long palm-lined promenade. Excellent for walking, cycling and sunset views.
Scenic hillside viewpoint reached by a short hike or drive. Popular for panoramic views over the city, coastline and Channel Islands on clear days.
Grilled local sea urchin roe served fresh from nearby waters. It is a prized Santa Barbara coastal delicacy known for its sweet, creamy taste.
Fresh spot prawns from the Santa Barbara Channel, often simply grilled or sautéed. They are celebrated for their sweet flavour and short seasonal availability.
Spiny lobster from local waters, commonly grilled or roasted. It is a classic regional seafood treat during the local lobster season.
Lively Mexican restaurant famous for tacos, grilled seafood and vibrant salsas. A dependable choice near the waterfront.
Refined seafood restaurant on Stearns Wharf known for local catch, ocean views and a polished but relaxed setting.
Elegant steakhouse and seafood restaurant focused on premium ingredients, classic service and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Santa Barbara is pricier than many US beach cities, with higher hotel and dining costs. Public transport is modestly priced, but tourist areas and coastal restaurants raise daily spend.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Round up or tip 10% for taxis. Tip $1-2 for café drinks only if there is table service.
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Most Carpinteria, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trains use the Carpinteria Station to Santa Barbara Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Carpinteria, CA and Santa Barbara, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Carpinteria Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Carpinteria Station.
Available at Carpinteria Station: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carpinteria Station.
Santa Barbara Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Lark, Santo Mezcal
Ticket office support is available at Santa Barbara Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Barbara Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Barbara Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Barbara Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Barbara Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Californian, Harbor View Inn, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara.
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