There are 3 ways to get from Carlsbad to Arcadia by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Arcadia Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 42m$29–58Train, tram via Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Arcadia Stationtram Metro A Line
3h 59m$16–24Drive 90.5 mi
- Drive from Carlsbad to Arcadiacar 90.5 mi
1h 41m$17–24
Carlsbad to Arcadia by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Arcadia is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Arcadia is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Arcadia station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Arcadia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Arcadia is 103 miles. The road distance is 91.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Arcadia without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 42m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Carlsbad to Arcadia, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Arcadia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Arcadia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Arcadia is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Carlsbad to Arcadia.
There are 913+ hotels available in Arcadia.
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Arcadia, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Arcadia. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to Arcadia Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlsbad to Arcadia in around 1h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Arcadia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Arcadia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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