What is the cheapest way to get from Whittier to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whittier to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Whittier to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Whittier and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia / Painter and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Whittier and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at Oceanside via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Whittier to Carlsbad?

The distance between Whittier and Carlsbad is 76 miles. The road distance is 76.2 miles.

How do I travel from Whittier to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Whittier to Carlsbad without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Whittier to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Whittier to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Carlsbad bus from?

Whittier to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia / Painter station.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Carlsbad train from?

Whittier to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Whittier to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Whittier to Carlsbad is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Whittier to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Whittier to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, arrive at East L.A. College station.

Where does the Whittier to Carlsbad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whittier to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Carlsbad is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Whittier to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 777+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

Whittier to Carlsbad - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 32m
$40–52
Drive 75.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whittier to Carlsbadcar 75.7 mi
1h 24m
$14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. Collegebus 10 Whittier Blvd
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
5h 5m
$19–34
Line 7 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus 7
2. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain OC Line
4h 30m

Whittier to Carlsbad by bus

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Distance: 75.7 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via East L.A. College, Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 5m.

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