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How to Travel from

Carlsbad to Palo Alto

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.13–$292.99
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$280.25

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$292.99

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$471.33
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$292.99
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.59

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$471.33
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$471.33
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$382.16
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.28
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.48–$7.01

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01

North County Transit

Phone:
+1 760-966-6500
Website:
gonctd.com
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.80–$12.10

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$229.29

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$140.12

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Palo Alto is to night bus which costs $43.48 - $141.30 and takes 12h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Palo Alto is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Palo Alto?

The distance between Carlsbad and Palo Alto is 816 km. The road distance is 711.8 km.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $34.78 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Carlsbad to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Palo Alto train from?

Carlsbad to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Carlsbad to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Palo Alto is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $34.78 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Carlsbad to Palo Alto train arrive?

Carlsbad to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Palo Alto is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Carlsbad to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 588+ hotels available in Palo Alto. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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