There are 3 ways to get from Carlsbad to San Dimas by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
3h 6m$29–58Drive 82.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlsbad to San Dimascar 82.3 mi
1h 26m$15–22Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 24m$20–30
Carlsbad to San Dimas by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to San Dimas is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to San Dimas is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to San Dimas station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at San Dimas Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Carlsbad and San Dimas is 117 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to San Dimas without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 6m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Carlsbad to San Dimas, including transfers.
Carlsbad to San Dimas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to San Dimas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to San Dimas is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Carlsbad to San Dimas.
There are 287+ hotels available in San Dimas.
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and San Dimas, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to San Dimas. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to San Dimas Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to San Dimas Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Long Beach Bus Station, and Anaheim Street Station in around 5h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Anaheim Street Station to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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