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How to get fromSan Diego to South Carlsbad State Beachby bus (Amtrak), train, car, taxi, tram, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to South Carlsbad State Beach by bus (Amtrak), train, car, taxi, tram, or bus

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  1. Bus, line 101 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Carlsbad Bl & Poinsettia Lnbus bus 101
    1h 33m
    $10–16

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Poinsettia Stationtrain train Coaster
    1h 55m
    $2–7

  3. Drive 30.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to South Carlsbad State Beachcar car 30.7 mi
    33 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to South Carlsbad State Beachtaxi taxi 30.7 mi
    33 min
    $140–170

  5. Tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Poinsettia Lnbus bus 101
    2h 33m
    $4–20

San Diego to South Carlsbad State Beach by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and South Carlsbad State Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to South Carlsbad State Beach via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, and Carlsbad Bl & Poinsettia Ln in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, North County Transit operates a train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 44 min.

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