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How to get fromLa Jolla to Carlsbadby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 30 bus, line 101 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    2h 8m
    $4–10

  2. Line 30 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train Coaster
    2h 17m
    $4–12

  3. Drive 26.5 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Carlsbadcar car 26.5 mi
    32 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to Carlsbadtaxi taxi 26.5 mi
    32 min
    $120–150

La Jolla to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar213Weekly Buses
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 8m.

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