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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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m 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 $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Carlsbad, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 6:55 PM2h05Los Angeles, CA9:00 PMCarlsbad, CA$301One-way0 transfers
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- 6:55 PM2h05Los Angeles, CA9:00 PMCarlsbad, CA$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:55 PM2h05Los Angeles, CA9:00 PMCarlsbad, CA$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:20 AM2h45Los Angeles, CA6:05 AMCarlsbad, CA$371One-way0 transfers
4:00 AM2h09Los Angeles, CA6:09 AMCarlsbad, CA$621One-way0 transfers- 3:00 AM2h09Los Angeles, CA5:09 AMCarlsbad, CA$621One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Carlsbad, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 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, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Oceanside.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to Carlsbad, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Carlsbad, CA by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
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