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How to get fromSanta Fe to Carsonby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Fe to Carson by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    3h 54m
    $74–311

  2. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    6h 51m
    $64–325

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train Nmrx
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    20h 59m
    $499–812

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus
    21h 39m
    $147–230

  5. Drive  853.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Carsoncar car 853.1 mi
    13h 36m
    $156–225

  6. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SAF - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Carsontaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    $206–625

Santa Fe to Carson by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 736.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 20h 59m.

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