What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad Village Station and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad Village Station station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Village Station Stall 4 and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via Oceanside and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad Village Station and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Tustin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine?

The distance between Carlsbad Village Station and Irvine is 51 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.

How do I travel from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $11 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine bus from?

Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine train from?

Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine?

The best way to get from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $11 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs $17 - $27 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine bus arrive?

Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Where does the Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine train arrive?

Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Tustin station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine is 53 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1575+ hotels available in Irvine.

Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain OC Line / ...
2h 16m
$12–18
Drive 52.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlsbad Village Station to Irvinecar 52.4 mi
55 min
$10–14
Bus, line 86 bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Alton-Meadowbrookbus 86
3h 21m
$18–27
Train via Irvine
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 36m
$16–28

Carlsbad Village Station to Irvine by bus and train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Carlsbad Village Station, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Oceanside to Tustin 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Village Station Stall 4 to Alton-Meadowbrook via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 3h 21m.

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