What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Carson?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Carson is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Carson?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Carson is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Carson. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX / Metro Transit Center and Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Carson?

The distance between Carlsbad and Carson is 105 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to Carson without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Carson without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to Carson?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Carlsbad to Carson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Carson bus from?

Carlsbad to Carson bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Carson bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Carson bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Carson is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Carlsbad to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1768+ hotels available in Carson.

Carlsbad to Carson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 120 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Carson by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus Metro J Line
3h 1m
$31–60
Drive 79 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Carsoncar 79 mi
1h 23m
$15–21
Bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Stationbus 120
3h 29m
Bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus 3
4h 38m
$22–32

Carlsbad to Carson by train, subway, and bus

91Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.6 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Harbor Fwy / Carson via LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station, and Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station in around 3h 29m.

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