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

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlsbad to Newport Beach by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Newport Beachtaxi taxi
    1h 21m
    $55–68

  2. Drive 50.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Newport Beachcar car 50.1 mi
    1h 5m
    $10–14

  3. Train, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus bus 55
    2h 45m
    $14–17

Carlsbad to Newport Beach by train and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Newport Beach. However, you can take the train to Santa Ana then take the taxi to Newport Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to 19Th-Harbor via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 2h 45m.

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