What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from El Monte to Carlsbad?

The distance between El Monte and Carlsbad is 99 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Carlsbad without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from El Monte to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Carlsbad bus from?

El Monte to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Carlsbad train from?

El Monte to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from El Monte to Carlsbad is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the El Monte to Carlsbad bus arrive?

El Monte to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the El Monte to Carlsbad train arrive?

El Monte to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Carlsbad is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from El Monte to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 786+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

El Monte to Carlsbad - 4 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 23m
$34–69
Drive 84.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Carlsbadcar 84.3 mi
1h 30m
$16–23
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
4h 43m
$19–33
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 53m
$33–52

El Monte to Carlsbad by train and foot (Amtrak)

91Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 43m.

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