There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Santa Clarita by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or tram
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Bus, train via Olive / 5th
best- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
2h 44m$12–15Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles Stbus 4X
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
2h 52m$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 47m$13–20Drive 46.8 mi
- Drive from Carson to Santa Claritacar 46.8 mi
52 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carson to Santa Claritataxi 46.8 mi
52 min$150–190Tram, train
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
3h 4m$11–14
Carson to Santa Clarita by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carson to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Carson to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Olive / 5th and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Carson station to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Del Amo Station and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Carson and Santa Clarita is 52 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carson to Santa Clarita without a car is to bus and train via Olive / 5th which takes 2h 44m and costs $11 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Carson to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Carson to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.
Carson to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Del Amo Station.
Carson to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Olive / 5th station.
What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Olive / 5th, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carson to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Santa Clarita is 47 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Carson to Santa Clarita.
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