There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Culver City by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 45m$31–60Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Hughesbus 33
4h 40m$16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
3h 5mDrive 95.4 mi
- Drive from Carlsbad to Culver Citycar 95.4 mi
1h 40m$18–26
Carlsbad to Culver City by train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Culver City is to train and line 33 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Culver City is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Culver City. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Motor Ave/Washington Blvd via LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 and Culver City Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Culver City station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Culver City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Culver City is 97 miles. The road distance is 95.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Culver City without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Carlsbad to Culver City, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Culver City bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Culver City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Culver City is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Culver City, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, reLAXsan operates a bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop 5 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 45m.
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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Hughes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Carlsbad to Culver City bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop station.
Carlsbad to Culver City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Culver City is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Carlsbad to Culver City.
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