TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATIONS

Army and Navy Academy is located in San Diego’s historic Carlsbad Village, one of the nation’s most beautiful beach communities. Whether you’re coming to start your student’s Academy journey, attend a special event, or watch your student graduate, we recommend the following resources to get you to the Academy and help you stay nearby in comfort.

HOTELS IN CARLSBAD

We have worked with some local hotels to guarantee discounted rates for Army and Navy Academy families and alumni staying in the area for Academy events. Please mention the Academy when inquiring with hotel reservation staff. Below is a list of hotels, lodges, and golf resorts in convenient proximity to the Academy.

Alila Marea Beach Resort

2100 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 (6 miles away)

Call 800.554.9288 or book online.

Beach TERRACE INN

2775 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (0.3 miles away)

Call 760.729.5951 or book online.

BeST WESTERN PLUS BEACH VIEW LODGE

3180 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (0.6 miles away)

Call 760.729.1151 or book online.

CARLSBAD BY THE SEA HOTEL

850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (3.9 miles away)

Call 760.438.7880 or book online.

CARLSBAD INN BEACH RESORT

3075 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (0.4 miles away)

Call 760.434.7020 or book online.

HAMPTON INN CARLSBAD

2299 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (6.6 miles away)

Call 760.431.2225 or book online.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CARLSBAD BEACH

2725 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (7.6 miles away)

Call 760.438.2725 or book online.

HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON CARLSBAD

1901 Wright Place, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (6.2 miles away)

Call 442.244.0844 or book online.

RAMADA CARLSBAD BY THE SEA

751 Macadamia Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (4.8 miles away)

Call 760.438.2285 or book online.

SEASHORE ON THE SAND

2805 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, CA92008 (0.3 miles away)

Call 760.434.6679 or book online.

SPRINGHILL SUITES

3136 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (0.5 miles away)

Call 442.333.9892 or book online.

WEST INN & SUITES

4970 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (2.8 miles away)

Call 866.431.9378 or book online.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Army and Navy Academy is located at:

2605 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Google Map & Directions

The drive from downtown San Diego is about 45 minutes, and it’s approximately a 2-3 hour drive from Los Angeles, though traffic conditions vary.

Here are transportation alternatives to and from many parts of San Diego, as well as the airports in LA and Orange County.

CARLSBAD VILLAGE TRAIN STATION

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.

“Coaster” Train

Stops at the Carlsbad Village station, offering swift travel south, all the way to downtown San Diego (Santa Fe Depot).

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

The Breeze runs through the Carlsbad Village station for access to a variety of locations throughout northern San Diego.

AIR TRAVEL

The following airports are located in the area:

  • San Diego International Airport (SNA)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • John Wayne Airport (SAN)
  • Carlsbad Airport

Army and Navy Academy offers personal transportation 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.

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

Please contact the Transportation Department for the fees that apply for pickups. 

Here are some shuttle and taxi options as well. 

Super Shuttle – Check with us or ask about a special rate for ANA families between the campus and the San Diego Airport.

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

AMTRAK SURFLINER TO OCEANSIDE

A convenient alternative to long drives, take the local Surfliner from the Oceanside Station. Check the website for schedules or ask ANA Transportation for assistance.

Where does it go? It extends from Downtown San Diego, travels north to Los Angeles (Grand Central Station), Santa Barbara, and continues all the way to San Luis Obispo.  

Where to catch it? The Surfliner train is not accessible at our neighboring Carlsbad Village Station, but rather at the nearby Oceanside Station about 3 miles north.

Will ANA take me there? Army and Navy Academy offers personal transport for students to and from the Oceanside Station for a fee. Requested staff escort of unaccompanied minors is offered for an additional fee.

Surfliner Website and Schedule

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