What is the cheapest way to get from San Dimas to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Dimas to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from San Dimas to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between San Dimas and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Las Tunas / Live Oak, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between San Dimas and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from San Dimas to Carlsbad?

The distance between San Dimas and Carlsbad is 117 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Dimas to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from San Dimas to Carlsbad without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 52m and costs $28 - $65.

How long does it take to get from San Dimas to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from San Dimas to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Dimas to Carlsbad bus from?

San Dimas to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Las Tunas / Live Oak station.

Where do I catch the San Dimas to Carlsbad train from?

San Dimas to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Dimas Station.

Where does the San Dimas to Carlsbad bus arrive?

San Dimas to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the San Dimas to Carlsbad train arrive?

San Dimas to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from San Dimas to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to Carlsbad is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from San Dimas to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 777+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

San Dimas to Carlsbad - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 78 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Dimas to Carlsbad by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 52m
$29–62
Drive 82.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Dimas to Carlsbadcar 82.4 mi
1h 26m
$15–22
Line 78 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
5h 40m
$20–38
Tram, train via Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave
1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
4h 35m
$16–24

San Dimas to Carlsbad by tram and train

91Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.7 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between San Dimas, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Santa Anita Ave and Live Oak Ave W, Las Tunas / Live Oak, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 40m.

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