There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Long Beach by train, bus, tram, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, line 2017 bus
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Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheim
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Take the line 2017 bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
Cheapest option
Train, tram
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Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
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Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A Line to 1st Street Station
2 alternative options
Drive
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Drive from Carlsbad to Long Beach
Train, fly
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Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Town
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Fly from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Long Beach is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 18m.
The quickest way to get from Carlsbad to Long Beach is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro Red & Purple Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Long Beach is 64 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Long Beach without a car is to train and line 2017 bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Carlsbad to Long Beach, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The quickest flight from San Diego Airport to Los Angeles Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 2m.
Carlsbad to Long Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 1st Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Long Beach is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Carlsbad to Long Beach.
- Distance: 64.5 miles
- Duration: 2h 46m
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Long Beach. However, you can take the train to Anaheim, take the walk to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, then take the line 2017 bus to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carlsbad to Long Beach via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro Red & Purple Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro Red & Purple Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A Line in around 3h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
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 Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $30 - $50
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $2
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Schedules at
- gonctd.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $11 - $45
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $5 - $8
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