There are 3 ways to get from Ojai to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 11m$130–185Drive 166.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Carlsbadcar 166.6 mi
3h 6m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 14m$48–100
Ojai to Carlsbad by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Ojai to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Ventura - East and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Ojai and Carlsbad is 179 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Carlsbad without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 11m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Ojai to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Ojai to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Ventura - East station.
Ojai to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Carlsbad is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ojai to Carlsbad.
There are 837+ hotels available in Carlsbad.
What companies run services between Ojai, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ojai to Oceanside via Ventura - East, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Camarillo Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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