There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 1m$31–63Drive 93.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatorycar 93.6 mi
1h 45m$18–25Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
4h 17m$20–35Train via Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 14m$18–28
Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Oceanside Transportation Center and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Griffith Observatory is 95 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $14–24 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Carlsbad to Griffith Observatory.
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