How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA

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Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA

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.

FlixBus
07:05PM2h05
Los Angeles, CA
09:10PMCarlsbad, CA
$191One-way
0 transfers

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07:05PM2h05
Los Angeles, CA
09:10PMCarlsbad, CA
$191One-way
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FlixBus
07:05PM2h05
Los Angeles, CA
09:10PMCarlsbad, CA
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:35PM2h20
Los Angeles, CA
12:55AMCarlsbad, CA
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA

Travel to Carlsbad, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel to Carlsbad, CA from Los Angeles, CA including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Carlsbad, CA:

Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $30 (€27).

The fastest way to get to Carlsbad, CA from Los Angeles, CA is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 51 min.

Other travel options to Carlsbad, CA take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 10 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 80 miles (129 km) between Los Angeles, CA and Carlsbad, CA.

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA is:

  • 7 buses a day.
  • 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Carlsbad, CA from Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA:

    • You can go to Carlsbad, CA from Los Angeles, CA by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $17 (€15) with FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA on Omio.
    • You can travel from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $30 (€27) with Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA with the following travel companies:

    • 6 direct buses per day with.
    • Direct train available with 12 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Carlsbad, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Los Angeles, CA and Carlsbad, CA.

    Many of our customers traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Carlsbad, CA don't make Carlsbad, CA their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Carlsbad, CA are San Diego, CA, Irvine, CA, Anaheim, CA or San Clemente, CA, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Carlsbad, CA to any of these top destinations today!

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