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How to get fromCarlsbad to Whittierby train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Whittier by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 38m
    $40–52

  2. Drive 75.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Whittiercar car 75.9 mi
    1h 24m
    $14–20

  3. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk/Imperial to Norwalk Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard-bus bus 1
    3h 54m

  4. Train, line 7 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from C Line Station to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Streetbus bus 7
    4h 50m

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  • Distance: 75.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Whittier, 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.

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