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How to get fromOntario to Carlsbadby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 8m
    $37–74

  2. Drive 79.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ontario to Carlsbadcar car 79.3 mi
    1h 27m
    $15–21

  3. Line 3 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amazon Eastvale to Corona Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 46m
    $16–25

  4. Line 286 bus, line 59 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus bus 286
    2. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    5h 56m
    $16–28

  5. Line 286 bus, line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus bus 286
    2. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 5m
    $20–32

Ontario to Carlsbad by bus, train, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Oceanside via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 5m.

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