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Carlsbad to LAX Car Service

15 min complimentary wait at your Carlsbad pickup

A Carlsbad to LAX car service with iRide360 costs from $350 (executive sedan) or $400 (luxury SUV), a flat rate fixed at booking, no surge. The 89.9-mile drive from Carlsbad City Hall typically takes 1 hr 15 min–1 hr 40 min at 3:30 AM or 6:30 PM, up to 2 hr 40 min at 6 or 7 AM, per Google Maps. Your chauffeur arrives at the Carlsbad address on your booking, allows 15 minutes of waiting at no cost, and brings you to your airline's curb on the upper Departures level of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Tolls and taxes sit inside the fare, and gratuity is your call.

$350

Executive sedan from

$400

Luxury SUV from

89.9 mi

Carlsbad City Hall to LAX, per Google Maps

1 hr 15 min–1 hr 40 min

Typical drive leaving at 3:30 AM or 6:30 PM

15 min

Free wait at your Carlsbad pickup

5 + 5

Passengers and bags, luxury SUV

No card needed to see your price. Call (833) 743-3360
  • CPUC licensed, TCP 43833-A
  • 5.0 on Google
  • Flight tracking
  • No surge pricing

Quick answer

The short answer

Last updated:

A Carlsbad to LAX car service with iRide360 costs from $350 (executive sedan) or $400 (luxury SUV), a flat rate fixed at booking, no surge. The 89.9-mile drive from Carlsbad City Hall typically takes 1 hr 15 min–1 hr 40 min at 3:30 AM or 6:30 PM, up to 2 hr 40 min at 6 or 7 AM, per Google Maps. Your chauffeur arrives at the Carlsbad address on your booking, allows 15 minutes of waiting at no cost, and brings you to your airline's curb on the upper Departures level of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Tolls and taxes sit inside the fare, and gratuity is your call.

From Carlsbad, the flight time is usually harder to plan around than the fare. iRide360, a CPUC-licensed (TCP 43833-A) black car service based in El Segundo near LAX, runs car service from Carlsbad to LAX around the clock, from the beach at Tamarack to Park Hyatt Aviara above Batiquitos Lagoon. One price covers the whole 90-mile run, and you see it before you pay.

Key facts

  • An iRide360 ride from Carlsbad to Los Angeles International Airport is priced from $350 in an executive sedan or $400 in a luxury SUV, fixed at booking, with tolls and taxes included and gratuity optional.
  • Google Maps measures 89.9 road miles from Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr, to LAX, the same on all eight readings taken for this page.
  • From Carlsbad City Hall, the drive to LAX typically takes 1 hr 15 min–1 hr 40 min leaving at 3:30 AM or 6:30 PM, and 1 hr 30 min–2 hr 40 min leaving at 6:00 AM on a Tuesday, per Google Maps.
  • For a 9:00 AM domestic flight from LAX, iRide360 schedules a Carlsbad pickup at about 4:00 AM; for an 8:00 PM domestic flight, at about 3:30 PM.
  • Each iRide360 pickup in Carlsbad for LAX comes with 15 minutes of free wait, and dispatch answers 24/7 at (833) 743-3360.
Route facts
RouteCarlsbad, California (San Diego County; ZIP codes 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Distance89.9 miles from Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr (Google Maps, read November 12, 2026); 90.4 miles on iRide360's booking engine
Quickest readings1 hr 15 min–1 hr 40 min leaving at 3:30 AM or 6:30 PM (typical, per Google Maps, Tuesday)
Slowest readings1 hr 30 min–2 hr 40 min at 6:00 AM; 1 hr 40 min–2 hr 40 min at 7:00 AM (typical, per Google Maps, Tuesday)
From prices$350 executive sedan · $400 luxury SUV; fixed at booking; tolls and taxes included; gratuity optional
Pickup and drop-offYour Carlsbad address, 15 minutes free wait → your airline's curb, upper Departures level; pickup for a 9:00 AM domestic flight about 4:00 AM
OperatoriRide360, CPUC TCP 43833-A, El Segundo, CA · (833) 743-3360

Carlsbad to LAX at a glance

Service type
Carlsbad chauffeur service to the airport; your party only
Pickup
Any Carlsbad home, hotel, resort or campground address
Airport
Los Angeles International (LAX): Carlsbad airport transportation on this page means the run to LAX
Booking
iride360.com/book, or 24/7 dispatch at (833) 743-3360

Flat rates · No surge

What does a Carlsbad to LAX car service cost?

Two vehicles run this trip, and the one you pick sets the starting fare. The booking page prices your exact street address and shows the Carlsbad to LAX car service price before you enter a card. That figure is then your Carlsbad to LAX flat rate: you pay the same whether the run takes 1 hr 15 min or 2 hr 40 min.

Black executive sedan ready at a Carlsbad address for the drive to LAX

Executive sedan

From $350

Up to 3 passengers and 3 bags

One or two travelers with checked bags; the Carlsbad town car service choice

Black luxury SUV with room for golf bags and luggage on the ride from Carlsbad to LAX

Luxury SUV

From $400

Up to 5 passengers and 5 bags

SUV service from Carlsbad to LAX for a family leaving LEGOLAND, golf bags from Aviara or La Costa, or car seats plus luggage

Estimates are planning guides. Your exact pickup time, address, vehicle and requested extras determine the confirmed total shown before payment.

What changes your fare

  • Where you start. A home in 92011 and a hotel off LEGOLAND Drive are separate quotes, because each address is priced on its own.
  • Choosing the luxury SUV over the executive sedan.
  • Extras: a second stop, waiting past the free 15 minutes, child seats (from $25 each) or a pet ($25; service animals are never charged).
  • The traffic you meet on the day, or the hour you set off. iRide360 has no surge pricing.

Every charge, named

What your fare includes

Included

  • Tolls and taxes.
  • Up to 15 minutes of waiting at your Carlsbad address.
  • A chauffeur who loads your bags in Carlsbad and lifts them out at the departures curb.
  • Complimentary Fiji water, Wi-Fi and phone chargers on board.

Added only when requested

  • Waiting past the free 15 minutes.
  • Child seats (from $25 each).
  • A second stop.
  • A pet ($25; service animals are never charged).
  • Gratuity is set by you at checkout: 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%, a custom figure or $0. All of it goes to your chauffeur.

How to book a Carlsbad to LAX car service

Five steps get a Carlsbad to LAX car service on the calendar, and your price appears at step one.

  1. 1

    Go to iride360.com/book, type your Carlsbad street address or hotel name as the pickup and LAX as the drop-off, and choose sedan or SUV to see the fare.

  2. 2

    Set the pickup time the departure table gives for your flight, and add the airline and flight number.

  3. 3

    Add child seats, a pet or a second stop if you need them.

  4. 4

    Choose a gratuity at checkout: 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%, your own amount or $0.

  5. 5

    At pickup time your chauffeur loads the bags and heads for your airline's curb.

Terminal by terminal

Which LAX terminal is your airline in?

Put your airline and flight number on the booking, and the car goes to that airline's terminal.

Official LAX map

Airlines by terminal

The list follows the LAX Airline Location Map (SP26-0707, July 1, 2026):

Airlines by terminal
TerminalAirlines
Terminal 1JetBlue, Southwest, Cayman Airways, Frontier, Sun Country, Viva Aerobus
Terminal 2LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet
Terminal 3Aeromexico, Delta
Terminal 4American Airlines, American Eagle, Contour, British Airways, Japan Airlines
Terminal 6Alaska, Air Canada, Breeze, Hawaiian, Horizon, Porter, Southern Airways
Terminal 7United / United Express
Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT / Terminal B)Aer Lingus, Air China, Air France, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Emirates, EVA Air, Iberia, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, and others

Airlines change terminals at LAX from time to time, so confirm yours on flylax.com or with the airline before the trip.

Changes before pickup

If your plans change

Flights move

Flights move, and an airport transfer from Carlsbad to LAX can move with them.

A new flight time

Change the pickup online or call dispatch at (833) 743-3360, then check the table again: in the morning, a later flight can mean almost the same pickup. A changed trip shows its new fare before you confirm.

Another passenger

Add their Carlsbad address as an extra stop, say a colleague at Aviara, and one car takes you both.

Typical, per Google Maps, from Carlsbad City Hall

How long does the drive from Carlsbad to LAX take?

Before you book a Carlsbad to LAX car service, look at the hour you would leave: the Carlsbad to LAX drive time depends far more on the clock than on the miles. On November 12, 2026 we read Google Maps typical ranges from Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr, for seven departures on Tuesday, November 17 and one on Friday, November 20. Every pickup time below is built from these eight readings.

So how far is Carlsbad from LAX? On every reading, 89.9 miles from City Hall; iRide360's booking engine, which prices the trip, gives 90.4 miles. A pickup in La Costa or near the beach will differ a little.

Carlsbad → LAX

Leaving Carlsbad City HallTypical drive to LAX
Tuesday 3:30 AM1 hr 15 min–1 hr 40 min
Tuesday 6:00 AM1 hr 30 min–2 hr 40 min
Tuesday 7:00 AM1 hr 40 min–2 hr 40 min
Tuesday 10:00 AM1 hr 20 min–1 hr 50 min
Tuesday 3:00 PM1 hr 20 min–2 hr 10 min
Tuesday 4:30 PM1 hr 30 min–2 hr 10 min
Tuesday 6:30 PM1 hr 15 min–1 hr 40 min
Friday 2:30 PM1 hr 30 min–2 hr 20 min

Two windows are calm and two are not. At 3:30 AM and 6:30 PM the range is identical, 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 40 min. At 6:00 and 7:00 AM the slow end stretches to 2 hr 40 min, and at 7:00 AM even the quick end is 1 hr 40 min. Friday at 2:30 PM tops out at 2 hr 20 min, ten minutes past either Tuesday afternoon reading.

Drive times are typical ranges per Google Maps, measured from Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr, for Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20, 2026 (read November 12, 2026). Distance: 89.9 miles per Google Maps; 90.4 miles per iRide360's booking engine. Prices are iRide360's advertised starting fares for this route, from its own booking engine, fixed at booking. Terminal assignments: LAX Airline Location Map, SP26-0707, July 1, 2026.

Carlsbad → LAX

Live map of the current driving route and traffic between Carlsbad, California and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Drive time is a planning guide, not a guarantee.

Departures

How early should you leave Carlsbad for LAX?

How early to leave Carlsbad for LAX is a subtraction in three steps. Start from the time your airline wants you at LAX: 2 hours ahead for a domestic flight, 3 for an international one. Take away the slow end of the drive, using the slower of the readings nearest that arrival and nearest your pickup. Last comes a 20-minute safety buffer, with the result rounded down to the next 5 minutes. Carlsbad to LAX transportation for a morning flight starts very early.

  • *Readings run from 3:30 AM to 6:30 PM, so the 2:00 AM pickup uses the 3:30 AM range and the 11:45 PM flight the 6:30 PM range (each up to 1 hr 40 min).
  • †No reading falls between 7:00 and 10:00 AM or between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. These rows use the slower reading beside the gap: 7:00 AM (up to 2 hr 40 min) for the 1:00 PM flight; 3:00 PM (up to 2 hr 10 min) for the other three.
  • ‡Friday has one reading, 2:30 PM (up to 2 hr 20 min), used at both ends.
  • Ninety extra minutes at the gate, thirty at your door. A 6:00 AM flight means LAX by 4:00 AM, when the drive tops out at 1 hr 40 min: pickup about 2:00 AM. A 7:30 AM flight means LAX by 5:30 AM, inside the 6:00 AM window and its 2 hr 40 min slow end: pickup about 2:30 AM.
  • A late flight, worked through. For a 10:30 PM international departure, reach LAX by 7:30 PM. The 6:30 PM reading alone points to a 5:30 PM start, but 5:30 PM is just as close to the 4:30 PM reading, which can run 2 hr 10 min. So the pickup is 5:00 PM. Your airline's bag-drop cutoff still comes first.
Flight departsFlight typePickup in Carlsbad
6:00 AMDomesticAbout 2:00 AM*
7:30 AMDomesticAbout 2:30 AM
9:00 AMDomesticAbout 4:00 AM
11:00 AMDomesticAbout 6:00 AM
1:00 PMDomesticAbout 8:00 AM†
4:00 PMDomesticAbout 11:30 AM†
6:00 PMDomesticAbout 1:30 PM†
8:00 PMDomesticAbout 3:30 PM
Friday 5:00 PMDomesticAbout 12:20 PM‡
11:00 AMInternationalAbout 5:00 AM
3:00 PMInternationalAbout 9:30 AM†
7:30 PMInternationalAbout 2:00 PM
10:30 PMInternationalAbout 5:00 PM
11:45 PMInternationalAbout 6:45 PM*

Carlsbad pickups

Where can you be picked up in Carlsbad?

We collect from any address in the city, and a ride from Carlsbad to LAX airport begins wherever your booking says. The black car service Carlsbad travelers book covers resorts, beach campgrounds and homes alike, and a few starting points have details worth knowing.

LEGOLAND California Resort

One LEGOLAND Drive, 92008. Two hotels share the property, the LEGOLAND Hotel and the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel, so book the hotel by name.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

7100 Aviara Resort Drive, 92011, on a plateau above Batiquitos Lagoon.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

The golf and tennis resort that opened in 1965. Book it by its full name.

Carlsbad Village

The walkable downtown around State Street. Give a house number or a cross street, not just "the Village".

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

5704 Paseo del Norte, 92008. Open in spring only, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily in season; the entrance gate closes at 5:30 PM.

Carlsbad State Beach at Tamarack

On Carlsbad Boulevard (Highway S21). State Parks reports the Tamarack day-use lot closed to vehicles, with no reopening date (checked October 16, 2026), so book a nearby street address instead.

South Carlsbad State Beach

7201 Carlsbad Blvd., 92008, with its bluff-top campground. State Parks notes the entrance can't be reached directly from Poinsettia Lane.

Homes across the city

Every street in ZIP codes 92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011 is covered, with the first 15 minutes of waiting free.

Things to know before you leave Carlsbad for LAX

Small details decide whether a Carlsbad to LAX car service rolls on the minute.

  • Two airports, two Carlsbads. Carlsbad has its own airport (CLD), and a city in New Mexico shares its name. If you searched for Carlsbad airport transportation, check that the pickup reads Carlsbad, CA and the drop-off reads Los Angeles International (LAX) before you pay.
  • Spring weekends belong to the Flower Fields. The fields open only in spring and add lots on weekends, the venue's own sign that weekends are its busy days.
  • Pre-dawn pickups. On the table above, every flight before 10:00 AM needs a car between 2:00 and 4:00 AM. Keep your phone switched on.
  • Traveling with children? Add the seats at booking; they are fitted before the car reaches you.

Compare your options

Car, rideshare, taxi or shuttle: how do you get from Carlsbad to LAX?

Carlsbad to LAX transportation comes in a few forms: a pre-booked private car, a rideshare, a taxi, a Carlsbad to LAX shuttle or public transit. Over 90 miles with bags, ask when the price is fixed, how long the driver will wait and who else rides along.

FeatureiRide360Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)TaxiShared shuttle
When you bookAhead, for a set pickup timeUsually when you need itOn demand or by phoneOn the operator's schedule
How the price is setFlat rate fixed at booking; no surgeBy demand when you requestMeter: time and distancePer seat, by the operator
Waiting at your door15 minutes freeApp rulesCompany rulesLeaves on schedule
BagsChauffeur lifts them in and outUp to the driverUp to the driverYou handle them
Who else ridesOnly your partyDepends on the ride typeOnly your partyOther travelers, other stops
Where you get outYour airline's departures curbDepartures curbDepartures curbWhere the operator stops

A Carlsbad airport shuttle suits a solo traveler who doesn't mind stops. A family on a pre-dawn schedule may prefer a car with no other passengers and no timetable.

Licensed, insured, local

Why book iRide360 for your ride to LAX

iRide360, a CPUC-licensed (TCP 43833-A) black car service based in El Segundo near LAX, takes each Carlsbad to LAX car service from booking to drop-off.

Licensed

California CPUC charter-party carrier, TCP 43833-A. Every iRide360 vehicle carries at least $750,000 in liability insurance.

Who operates your ride

Your ride is operated by iRide360 or a vetted, licensed affiliate partner. Every chauffeur, including our affiliate partners', is screened and background-checked.

Partner checks

Before any partner goes live, we run a background check, verify the driver's license with the DMV, confirm insurance, and review a vehicle inspection report.

Office near LAX

iRide360's base is in El Segundo, at 222 N Pacific Coast Hwy.

One price for 90 miles

A Carlsbad car service fare stays at the figure set at checkout, however long the 89.9 miles take on the day.

Awake when you are

Dispatch at (833) 743-3360 is staffed 24/7, and the earliest pickup in this page's table is about 2:00 AM. Rated 5.0★ on Google.

Verified Google reviews

What iRide360 passengers say

5.0 Based on 26 Google reviews · View on Google
“Absolutely outstanding service from start to finish! The entire experience was seamless, professional, and exceeded my expectations. Karan is always punctual, courteous, professional, and incredibly accommodating. The vehicle is always spotless and very well maintained. It’s rare to find a car service that is this reliable and genuinely committed to providing excellent customer service. I would highly recommend Karan to anyone looking for a professional, dependable, and top-tier car service. My friends and family also use him and have nothing but good things to say. 10/10!”
“Amazing and reliable service! I enjoyed my round trip to LAX and it was seamless setting up and communicating with you. Thank you!”

Google selects the review excerpts returned for LAX Car Service by iRide360.com. Rating and review count verified October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Carlsbad to LAX car service FAQ

The questions travelers ask before booking a Carlsbad to LAX transfer, grouped in the order they usually come up.

Prices

How much is a car service from Carlsbad to LAX?

A Carlsbad to LAX car service with iRide360 costs from $350 in an executive sedan or $400 in a luxury SUV. The figure for your trip depends on the pickup address and the vehicle, and the booking page shows that Carlsbad to LAX car service price before you pay. Tolls and taxes are already in it, and gratuity is optional.

Is there a flat rate from Carlsbad to LAX?

Yes: the Carlsbad to LAX flat rate you see at checkout is the amount charged, even if a 6:00 AM drive runs to its 2 hr 40 min slow end. Only changes you make to the trip move it, such as adding a stop or upgrading to the luxury SUV, plus any waiting past the free 15 minutes.

How much is an Uber from Carlsbad to LAX?

Only the Uber app can price an Uber from Carlsbad to LAX, because it sets fares by demand at the moment you request, and we don't publish rideshare fares. What we can explain is our own model: the iRide360 fare from Carlsbad starts at $350 for the executive sedan and is fixed once you book, however the drive goes.

Are limos cheaper than Uber?

Neither a limo nor an Uber is always cheaper: it depends on the day, and we don't quote other companies' fares. The real difference is timing: an app sets a rideshare price when you tap request, and we set ours at booking. Over roughly 90 miles, knowing the figure first is often what matters. Our cars are black sedans and SUVs, not stretch limousines.

What is the best car service from Carlsbad to LAX?

Look for four things you can verify before paying: a CPUC license number, a price fixed at booking, a stated wait at pickup and a named drop-off point. iRide360 shows all four here: TCP 43833-A, fares from $350, 15 minutes free and your airline's departures curb.

Getting there and timing

How far is Carlsbad from LAX?

Carlsbad is 89.9 road miles from LAX, measured on Google Maps from Carlsbad City Hall on all eight readings. That is the short answer to how far is Carlsbad from LAX; iRide360's booking engine gives 90.4 miles. In time, the typical range runs from 1 hr 15 min to 2 hr 40 min.

How do I get from Carlsbad to LAX?

You can reach LAX from Carlsbad by pre-booked private car, rideshare, taxi, shared shuttle or public transit. Car service from Carlsbad to LAX is the door-to-curb choice: a chauffeur collects you at the time you set and drives straight to your airline's terminal, with no changes on the way.

How long is the drive from Carlsbad to LAX?

The Carlsbad to LAX drive time is typically 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 40 min leaving at 3:30 AM or 6:30 PM, and 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr 40 min leaving at 7:00 AM on a Tuesday, per Google Maps. The 10:00 AM reading, 1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 50 min, is the quickest daytime window.

What time should I leave Carlsbad for an LAX flight?

For a 9:00 AM domestic flight, plan on a pickup around 4:00 AM; for an 11:00 AM domestic flight, about 6:00 AM. How early to leave Carlsbad for LAX depends on the hour, because the slow end of the drive ranges from 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr 40 min. International flights need one more hour at the terminal.

Can I get a car at 2 AM for a 6 AM flight?

Yes, iRide360 dispatch works around the clock, and a 2:00 AM ride from Carlsbad to LAX airport is the standard plan for a 6:00 AM domestic departure. The nearest reading, 3:30 AM, is typically 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 40 min; we plan on the slow end and add a 20-minute buffer on top.

Shuttles and alternatives

Is there a shuttle from Carlsbad to LAX?

Yes, shared shuttles serve this corridor, but iRide360 doesn't run one or quote its fares. A Carlsbad to LAX shuttle sells individual seats, keeps its own timetable and stops for other passengers. If you were looking for a Carlsbad airport shuttle because you want a set pickup time, a private iRide360 car gives you that with only your party aboard.

Service and vehicles

Is there a black car service in Carlsbad?

Yes, iRide360 runs a black car service Carlsbad residents and visitors can book for LAX, in black executive sedans and full-size luxury SUVs, licensed by the California CPUC as TCP 43833-A. As a Carlsbad car service it covers every address in ZIP codes 92008 to 92011, at any hour.

Is this a Carlsbad limo service?

Our version of a Carlsbad limo service is a chauffeured black car: an executive sedan, the Carlsbad town car service option, or a luxury SUV, never a stretch limousine. If a Carlsbad limo service or a Carlsbad chauffeur service is what you typed before a flight, expect a driver at your door, bags loaded for you and a price fixed before the trip.

Do you offer an airport transfer from Carlsbad to LAX?

Yes: an airport transfer from Carlsbad to LAX with iRide360 includes 15 minutes of free wait, bag handling at both ends and drop-off at your airline's curb. A family, golf clubs or a stroller usually call for SUV service from Carlsbad to LAX, since the luxury SUV seats 5 with 5 bags.

Can I get a child seat?

Yes, iRide360 offers booster, forward-facing and rear-facing seats from $25 each; pick the type and number at booking. Each seat is installed before the car reaches your Carlsbad address, so a 3:00 AM start loses no time at the curb. The form takes up to 2 seats in the sedan and 3 in the SUV.

Booking and changes

Can you collect me at LEGOLAND or a Carlsbad resort?

Yes, iRide360 picks up at LEGOLAND and the city's resorts: enter the hotel by name and address, such as the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel at One LEGOLAND Drive or Park Hyatt Aviara at 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, and the booking page prices it. Car service Carlsbad to LAX works the same from a resort lobby as from a front door.

What if I'm not ready when the car arrives?

On any car service Carlsbad to LAX booking, your chauffeur waits 15 minutes without charge. If you need longer, call dispatch so they know you're on your way; time beyond 15 minutes is charged. Bags lined up by the door make a pre-dawn start quicker.

Book your ride from Carlsbad to LAX

Enter your Carlsbad address and flight at iride360.com/book to lock the fare for your Carlsbad to LAX car service, or call dispatch at (833) 743-3360 at any hour.

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Private, flight-tracked chauffeur service from Carlsbad, California to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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