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

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

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  1. Line 30 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Av & Lamont St to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train Coaster
    1h 54m
    $4–12

  2. Line 30 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    2h 33m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 28.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pacific Beach to Carlsbadcar car 28.6 mi
    32 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pacific Beach to Carlsbadtaxi taxi 28.6 mi
    32 min
    $130–160

Pacific Beach to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 33m.

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