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How to get fromCarlsbad to Playa Vistaby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Playa Vista by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2h 19m

  2. Drive 93.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Playa Vistacar car 93.6 mi
    1h 40m
    $18–25

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 33m
    $32–61

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3h 59m
    $164–560

  5. Bus via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 6 Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    3h 39m
    $48–98

Carlsbad to Playa Vista by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Playa Vista, CA, USA?

reLAXsan operates a bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop 5 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h.

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