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How to get fromPorter Ranch to Carlsbadby train (Amtrak), bus, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Porter Ranch to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chatsworth to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 52m
    $44–85
  2. Drive 113.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porter Ranch to Carlsbadcar car 113.5 mi
    2h
    $21–30
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus Van Nuys
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus reLAXsan
    3h 58m
  4. Train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 54m
    $43–77
  5. Line 240 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Reseda / Devonshire to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 22m
    $25–47

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Porter Ranch, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chatsworth to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Porter Ranch to Oceanside via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, and LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop in around 3h 58m.

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