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How to get fromNewport Beach to Carlsbadby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Newport Beach to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 22m
    $55–67

  2. Drive 49.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport Beach to Carlsbadcar car 49.6 mi
    1h 4m
    $10–14

  3. Line 55 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Placentia-17Th to Flower-6Thbus bus 55
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 19m
    $13–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newport Beach to Carlsbadtaxi taxi 49.6 mi
    1h 4m
    $150–190

Newport Beach to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Newport Beach to Carlsbad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 62.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 4 times a day.

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