CA → CA · about 176 miles

San Diego to Carpinteria train schedule

Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from San Diego to Carpinteria. The fastest takes 5 hours 27 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:01 AM and the last at 4:01 PM.

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Trains a week
35
Fastest trip
5h 27m
First train
4:01 AM
Last train
4:01 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from San Diego and arrives at Carpinteria Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from San Diego, CA to Carpinteria, CA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
4:01 AM9:34 AM5h 33mDailyAmtrak
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6:01 AM11:28 AM5h 27mDailyAmtrak
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8:01 AM1:29 PM5h 28mDailyAmtrak
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12:01 PM5:32 PM5h 31mDailyAmtrak
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4:01 PM9:33 PM5h 32mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in San Diego Where you get off in Carpinteria The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in San Diego

Where the train stops in Carpinteria

Return trip: Carpinteria to San Diego

Questions

How long is the train from San Diego to Carpinteria?

The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 27 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 31 minutes.

What time is the first train from San Diego to Carpinteria?

The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:01 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from San Diego to Carpinteria?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in San Diego?

Trains to Carpinteria leave from San Diego Amtrak station.