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How to get fromCarlsbad to Newport Coastby train, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Newport Coast by train, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Irvine to Newport Coasttaxi taxi
    1h 8m
    $44–57

  2. Drive 48.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Newport Coastcar car 48.8 mi
    52 min
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Newport Coasttaxi taxi 48.8 mi
    52 min
    $150–190

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 6m
    $46–62

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  • Distance: 52.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 54 min. Metrolink Trains also services this route 4 times a day.

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