What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to train and line 101 bus which costs $14 - $22 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The distance between Los Angeles and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 104 miles. The road distance is 97.1 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus from?

Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train from?

Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train arrive?

Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Where can I stay near Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

There are 946+ hotels available in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 43m
$35–72
Train, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus 101
3h 20m
$14–21
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 6m
$38–56
Drive 96.6 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar 96.6 mi
1h 43m
$18–26

Los Angeles to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train and bus (Amtrak)

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.1 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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