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How to get fromCarlsbad to Laguna Beachby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Laguna Beach by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Laguna Beachtaxi taxi
    55 min
    $38–56

  2. Drive 39 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Laguna Beachcar car 39 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  3. Train, line 91 bus, line 89 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    3. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 to Laguna Beach Layoverbus bus 89
    2h 35m
    $12–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Laguna Beachtaxi taxi 39 mi
    47 min
    $120–150

Carlsbad to Laguna Beach by train and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Laguna Beach. However, you can take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Laguna Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Laguna Beach Layover via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 in around 2h 35m.

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