What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey Park to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey Park to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey Park to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Monterey Park to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey Park and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Park to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Garvey / Garfield 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 15m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey Park and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey Park station to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Station and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Monterey Park to Carlsbad?

The distance between Monterey Park and Carlsbad is 103 miles. The road distance is 84.4 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey Park to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey Park to Carlsbad without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $28 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Monterey Park to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Monterey Park to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey Park to Carlsbad bus from?

Monterey Park to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Garvey / Garfield station.

Where do I catch the Monterey Park to Carlsbad train from?

Monterey Park to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Monterey Park to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Monterey Park to Carlsbad is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $28 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Monterey Park to Carlsbad bus arrive?

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

Where does the Monterey Park to Carlsbad train arrive?

Monterey Park to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Monterey Park to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Park to Carlsbad is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Monterey Park to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 777+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

Monterey Park to Carlsbad - 4 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey Park to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 18m
$29–64
Drive 83.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey Park to Carlsbadcar 83.9 mi
1h 32m
$16–23
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Garvey / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
4h 15m
$18–32
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
4h 22m
$22–34

Monterey Park to Carlsbad by tram, bus, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 102.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Monterey Park, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garvey / Garfield to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 15m.

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