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How to get fromMorro Bay to Carlsbadby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 16m
    $98–214

  2. Drive 284.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Carlsbadcar car 284.8 mi
    5h 13m
    $52–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    10h 57m

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 15m
    $175–361

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 55m

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Oceanside via Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, Transit Center, Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop in around 10h 57m.

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