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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Carlsbadby bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Carlsbad by bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 3 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus reLAXsan
    3h 50m

  2. Drive 98.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Carlsbadcar car 98.3 mi
    1h 47m
    $18–26

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 53m
    $30–64

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 59m
    $30–67

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 13m
    $19–32

Santa Monica Pier to Carlsbad by foot, tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Oceanside via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, and LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop in around 3h 50m.

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