Where to Stay & Transportation

The Carlsbad Village Train Station is just 500 meters south of the ANA campus, affording easily walkable access to several local train and busing options.

The Coaster train has a stop at the Carlsbad Village station, offering swift travel south, all the way to downtown San Diego (Santa Fe Depot).

•  Coaster Schedule (PDF)

The Coaster also travels north to the Oceanside Station, where Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train (see below) affords availability to many destinations, including the Orange County airport, downtown Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and as far north as San Luis Obispo.

NCTD “Breeze” Buses also run through the Carlsbad Village station for access to a variety of locations throughout northern San Diego.

•  NCTD Breeze Bus Schedule (PDF)

A convenient alternative to long drives, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train extends from Downtown San Diego, travels north to Los Angeles (Grand Central Station), Santa Barbara, and continues all the way to San Luis Obispo.  The Surfliner train is not accessible at our neighboring Carlsbad Village Station, but rather at the nearby Oceanside Station about 3 miles north.

•  Pacific Surfliner Schedule (PDF)

Army and Navy Academy offers personal transport for students to/from the Oceanside Station for $8.00. Requested staff escort of unaccompanied minors is an additional $20.00/hr.

Army and Navy Academy offers personal transport for students to/from the San Diego Airport and Carlsbad Airport, with the option for drop-off or for a staff member to escort your student inside.

San Diego Airport

• $40.00 for Drop-off
• $20.00/hr with Academy Escort

Carlsbad Airport:

• $20.00 for Drop-off
• $20.00/hr with Academy Escort

Check with your airline for Unaccompanied Minor age and requirements for travel.

Cloud 9 Super Shuttle offers a special rate for ANA families between the campus and the San Diego Airport.

At Your Service Transportation offers shuttle service to all major airports in Southern California, including LAX, San Diego Airport, John Wayne/Orange County, Long Beach, and Ontario.

Coastal Cab (Taxi service) – (619) 358-5230. Ask to speak to Jamal and mention Army and Navy Academy to receive a 20% discount.