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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica 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 46m

  2. Drive 98.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Carlsbadcar car 98.1 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 48m
    $31–64

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 4m
    $31–67

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 18m
    $19–32

Santa Monica to Carlsbad by tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Oceanside via LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, and LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop in around 3h 46m.

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