There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Train via Fullerton
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 18m$17–25Train
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain OC Line
3h 51m$12–20Train, line 460 bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Pioneer / Rosecransbus 460
4h 46m$16–24Drive 74.6 mi
- Drive from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springscar 74.6 mi
1h 19m$14–20Bus, line 460 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Pioneer / Rosecransbus 460
4h 49m$14–36
Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Telegraph / Orr and Day via Oceanside Transportation Center, Santa Ana-Santiago, Disneyland Employee's Entrance and San Antonio / Rosecrans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Santa Fe Springs is 85 miles. The road distance is 75.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs without a car is to train via Fullerton which takes 3h 18m and costs $17 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs is to train via Fullerton which takes 3h 18m and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 460 bus, which costs $13 - $40 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Telegraph / Orr and Day via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana-Santiago, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Pioneer / Rosecrans, and San Antonio / Rosecrans in around 4h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Pioneer / Rosecrans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Pioneer / Rosecrans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Carlsbad to Santa Fe Springs.
There are 1830+ hotels available in Santa Fe Springs.

















