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How to Travel from

Carlsbad to San Francisco

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Omnibus Express

Phone:
+995 322 159 259
Website:
omnibusexpress.ge/
Bus from El Paso to 612
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$178.34

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$242.03
Bus from Carlsbad to El
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$121.02

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.41–$152.86
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$127.39

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from El Paso to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$101.91
Bus from Tucson to San
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$203.82

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$280.25
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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$280.25

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Carlsbad to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$445.85
Plane from Carlsbad to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

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
Plane from Carlsbad to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$433.11

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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$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 Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$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 Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from Carlsbad to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Carlsbad to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$318.46
Plane from Carlsbad to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$382.16
Plane from Hobbs Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$433.11
Plane from Carlsbad to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$611.45

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Hobbs Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$585.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01

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 Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$191.08
Train from El Paso to Los
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$292.99
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$82.80

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.71
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to San Francisco is to night bus which costs $43.48 - $141.30 and takes 13h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to San Francisco is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Los Angeles and Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to San Francisco?

The distance between Carlsbad and San Francisco is 805 km. The road distance is 752.9 km.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $35.87 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Carlsbad to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to San Francisco train from?

Carlsbad to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Carlsbad to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to San Francisco is to bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $35.87 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Carlsbad to San Francisco train arrive?

Carlsbad to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to San Francisco is 753 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Carlsbad to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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