What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Balboa Park and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via San Diego and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Balboa Park and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Balboa Park station to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from City College Station and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Balboa Park to Carlsbad?

The distance between Balboa Park and Carlsbad is 41 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.

How do I travel from Balboa Park to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Carlsbad without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Balboa Park to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Balboa Park to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Carlsbad bus from?

Balboa Park to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Carlsbad train from?

Balboa Park to Carlsbad train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from City College Station.

Where does the Balboa Park to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Balboa Park to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Where does the Balboa Park to Carlsbad train arrive?

Balboa Park to Carlsbad train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.

Can I drive from Balboa Park to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Carlsbad is 34 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Balboa Park to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 777+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

Balboa Park to Carlsbad - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Balboa Park to Carlsbad by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from City College Station to Old Town Stationtram Blue
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain Coaster
2h 23m
Tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from City College Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus 101
3h 9m
$6–25
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 58m
$18–29
Drive 34.1 mi
1. Drive from Balboa Park to Carlsbadcar 34.1 mi
38 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balboa Park to Carlsbadtaxi 34.1 mi
38 min
$150–190

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Distance: 41 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Oceanside once daily. Tickets cost $13–19 and the journey takes 1h.

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