What is the cheapest way to get from California Science Center to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from California Science Center to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from California Science Center to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from California Science Center to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between California Science Center and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from California Science Center to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Martin Luther King Jr / Hoover and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between California Science Center and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from California Science Center station to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Expo Park / USC Station and arriving at Oceanside via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from California Science Center to Carlsbad?

The distance between California Science Center and Carlsbad is 92 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

How do I travel from California Science Center to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from California Science Center to Carlsbad without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from California Science Center to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from California Science Center to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California Science Center to Carlsbad bus from?

California Science Center to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the California Science Center to Carlsbad train from?

California Science Center to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California Science Center to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from California Science Center to Carlsbad is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the California Science Center to Carlsbad bus arrive?

California Science Center to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where does the California Science Center to Carlsbad train arrive?

California Science Center to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from California Science Center to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between California Science Center to Carlsbad is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from California Science Center to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 879+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

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There are 4 ways to get from California Science Center to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 22m
$31–64
Drive 87.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from California Science Center to Carlsbadcar 87.8 mi
1h 39m
$16–24
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
4h 23m
$19–33
Line 40 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Martin Luther King Jr / Hoover to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 40
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
4h 20m
$16–24

California Science Center to Carlsbad by foot, tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 91 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between California Science Center, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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