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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Pacific Beach by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 8 / ...
    1h 1m

  2. Train, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train Coaster
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 8 / ...
    1h 9m
    $4–12

  3. Drive 28.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Pacific Beachcar car 28.4 mi
    32 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Pacific Beachtaxi taxi 28.4 mi
    32 min
    $130–160

  5. Line 101 bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 30
    2h 48m
    $4–10

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 38 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Grand Av & Ingraham St via San Diego and Old Town Transit Center in around 1h 1m.

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