There are 3 ways to get from Anaheim to Carlsbad by train, bus or car
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Anaheim to Carlsbad by train
The train journey time between Anaheim and Carlsbad is around 1h 23m and covers a distance of around 62 miles. Operated by Amtrak, the Anaheim to Carlsbad train service departs from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arrives in Oceanside. Typically 76 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Anaheim to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Oceanside. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Anaheim and Carlsbad is 57 miles. The road distance is 62.1 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Carlsbad without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $25 - $40.
The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Anaheim to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim station.
Anaheim to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Carlsbad is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $55 and takes 2h 2m.
- Distance: 57.3 miles
- Duration: 1h 23m
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside every 2 hours. Tickets cost $25 - $40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Anaheim to Oceanside Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $13 - $19 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $30 - $50
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Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim to Oceanside Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $13 - $19
- Flexible
- $30 - $45
- Phone
- 800 083 0908
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6 - $20
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $13 - $50
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $7 - $11
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
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Anaheim to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Bus Station.
Anaheim to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Carlsbad is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Anaheim to Carlsbad.
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