How much is the bus ticket from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest bus tickets from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo start from $48. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?

The average bus trip duration from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo is 4h 48m, covering a distance of 90 miles (145 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 33m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?

The earliest bus departs from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo at 7:07pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:52pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?

A bus trip from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:52pm	475 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA	4h 33m	12:25am	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:14 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 3 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3h 3mAverage Duration

89 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $48	Average Duration4h 48m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $39	Average Duration3h 3m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,695 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5695 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 $48

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo by bus

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 bus ticket from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo start from $48. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?
The average bus trip duration from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo is 4h 48m, covering a distance of 90 miles (145 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 33m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest bus departs from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo at 7:07pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:52pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?
A bus trip from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.