What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Lake to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Lake to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Lake to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Silver Lake to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Lake and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Lake to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Sunset / Parkman and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Silver Lake and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Lake station to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Vermont / Santa Monica Station and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Silver Lake to Carlsbad?

The distance between Silver Lake and Carlsbad is 94 miles. The road distance is 90.3 miles.

How do I travel from Silver Lake to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Lake to Carlsbad without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Silver Lake to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Silver Lake to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silver Lake to Carlsbad bus from?

Silver Lake to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Silver Lake to Carlsbad train from?

Silver Lake to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Silver Lake to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Silver Lake to Carlsbad is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Silver Lake to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Silver Lake to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where does the Silver Lake to Carlsbad train arrive?

Silver Lake to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Silver Lake to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Lake to Carlsbad is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Silver Lake to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 777+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

Silver Lake to Carlsbad - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Silver Lake to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 23m
$31–64
Drive 89.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silver Lake to Carlsbadcar 89.8 mi
1h 36m
$17–24
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
4h 17m
$20–34
Train via Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
4h 10m
$18–26

Silver Lake to Carlsbad by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Silver Lake, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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