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How to get fromSanta Fe Springs to Carlsbadby train, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe Springs to Carlsbad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    3h 52m
    $14–22

  2. Line 62 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Telegraph / Orr and Day to 5th / Hillbus bus 62
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    4h 54m
    $20–34

  3. Drive 74.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe Springs to Carlsbadcar car 74.5 mi
    1h 19m
    $14–20

  4. Train via Fullerton

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 56m
    $18–25

  5. Line 460 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pioneer / Orange to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 54m
    $17–25

Santa Fe Springs to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Telegraph / Orr and Day to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via 5th / Hill, Olive / 5th, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 54m.

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