What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Olympic / Flower, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Carlsbad is 144 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.

How do I travel from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad bus from?

Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad train from?

Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad train arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 777+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 7m
$42–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
6h 10m
$21–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 54m
$33–73
Drive 125.6 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Carlsbadcar 125.6 mi
2h 14m
$23–34
Line 161 bus, line 169 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks / Skyline to Canoga Stationbus 161
2. Take the bus from Rocketdyne Layover to Saticoy / Woodleybus 169
3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus
7h 9m

Thousand Oaks to Carlsbad by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 142.7 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Olympic / Flower, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 10m.

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