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Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, while a bus costs an average of €37.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Carlsbad, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-16.89. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
08:00 PM2h09Los Angeles, CA10:09 PMCarlsbad, CA€411One-way0 transfers
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- 08:00 PM2h09Los Angeles, CA10:09 PMCarlsbad, CA€411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 08:00 PM2h09Los Angeles, CA10:09 PMCarlsbad, CA€411One-way0 transfers
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- 05:15 AM2h09Los Angeles, CA7:24 AMCarlsbad, CA€411One-way0 transfers
- 07:30 AM2h09Los Angeles, CA9:39 AMCarlsbad, CA€411One-way0 transfers
- 04:00 PM2h09Los Angeles, CA6:09 PMCarlsbad, CA€411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Carlsbad, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Carlsbad, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Carlsbad, CA.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura Net to go to Carlsbad, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Carlsbad, CA by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura Net.
- 17 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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