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How to Travel from

Carlsbad to San Carlos

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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
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

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 San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$8.92
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

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

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 Embarcadero
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from Metro Embarcadero Station to King
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.46

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to San Carlos is to night bus which costs $44.57 - $141.30 and takes 13h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to San Carlos is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station and Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at San Carlos Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to San Carlos?

The distance between Carlsbad and San Carlos is 802 km. The road distance is 725 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlsbad to San Carlos without a car is to bus which takes 12h 13m and costs $35.87 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Carlsbad to San Carlos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to San Carlos bus from?

Carlsbad to San Carlos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

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

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

Train or bus from Carlsbad to San Carlos?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to San Carlos is to bus which takes 12h 13m and costs $35.87 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 13h 54m.

Where does the Carlsbad to San Carlos bus arrive?

Carlsbad to San Carlos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the Carlsbad to San Carlos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlsbad to San Carlos?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to San Carlos is 725 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Carlsbad to San Carlos.

Where can I stay near San Carlos?

There are 535+ hotels available in San Carlos. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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