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How to get fromSanta Monica to Carlsbad Airport (CLD)by train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) by train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 1m
    $91–147

  2. Line 33 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    6h 35m
    $18–29

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Monica to Carlsbad-CLDrideshare rideshare 104 mi
    1h 55m

  4. Drive 104 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Carlsbad Airport (CLD)car car 104 mi
    1h 55m
    $19–28

  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
    6h 35m
    $21–37

  6. Line 33 bus, bus via 5th / Santa Monica

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 22m
    $20–40

Santa Monica to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) by bus and train

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Carlsbad Airport (CLD), USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Encinitas Station Stall 6 in around 6h 35m.

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