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How to get fromCarlsbad to Rancho Santa Feby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Rancho Santa Fe by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 308 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Solana Beach Stationtrain train Coaster
    2. Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Vallebus bus 308
    1h 27m
    $4–12

  2. Drive 15.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Rancho Santa Fecar car 15.3 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Rancho Santa Fetaxi taxi 15.3 mi
    21 min
    $45–60

  4. Line 101 bus, line 308 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Vallebus bus 308
    1h 59m
    $4–10

Carlsbad to Rancho Santa Fe by train and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle via Hwy 101 & Plaza St and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 1h 59m.

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