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How to get fromOcean Beach to Carlsbadby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ocean Beach to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 35 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Cable St & Newport Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train Coaster
    2h 5m
    $4–12

  2. Line 35 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cable St & Narragansett Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 35
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus bus reLAXsan
    2h 15m

  3. Drive 33.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ocean Beach to Carlsbadcar car 33.5 mi
    38 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ocean Beach to Carlsbadtaxi taxi 33.5 mi
    38 min
    $150–180

Ocean Beach to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Cable St & Narragansett Av to Oceanside via Old Town Transit Center and San Diego in around 2h 15m.

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