CA → CA · about 10 miles
Carpinteria to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 12 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:37 AM and the last at 9:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 12m
- First train
- 7:37 AM
- Last train
- 9:35 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Carpinteria Amtrak and arrives at Santa Barbara. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:37 AM | 7:56 AM | 19m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:36 AM | 9:55 AM | 19m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:30 AM | 11:47 AM | 17m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:31 PM | 1:46 PM | 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:33 PM | 5:45 PM | 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:35 PM | 9:56 PM | 21m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Carpinteria Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Carpinteria
- Carpinteria Amtrak Map of Carpinteria Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Carpinteria
Questions
How long is the train from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 12 minutes; the typical trip is 19 minutes.
What time is the first train from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:35 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Carpinteria?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Carpinteria Amtrak.