What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Carlsbad is 53 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad without a car is to line 688 bus and train which takes 2h 2m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Carlsbad bus from?

Costa Mesa to Carlsbad bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Carlsbad bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Carlsbad is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 777+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

Costa Mesa to Carlsbad - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 688 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Carlsbad by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Line 688 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Irvine Station-Dock 5bus 688
2. Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 2m
$10–14
Line 662 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus 662
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
2h 55m
$11–22
Drive 50.3 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Carlsbadcar 50.3 mi
1h 5m
$10–14
Line 55 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 51m
$15–22

Costa Mesa to Carlsbad by bus and train

52Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.2 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2h 55m.

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