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How to get fromCarlsbad to Santa Monica Pierby bus, train, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Santa Monica Pier by bus, train, tram, or car

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  1. Bus, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    2h 54m

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    5h 16m
    $16–24

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 7m
    $30–59

  4. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    5h 14m
    $30–67

  5. Drive 98.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Santa Monica Piercar car 98.5 mi
    1h 48m
    $18–26

Carlsbad to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Santa Monica Pier via LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 2h 54m.

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