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Iowa to Carlsbad

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
10h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$955.39
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$955.39
Plane from Omaha to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from Des Moines to John
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$547.76

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$394.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$700.62

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$573.24
Plane from Des Moines to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$598.71

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Des Moines to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$611.45
Plane from Omaha to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$764.32

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
34h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$82.80

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56
Train from Tustin station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01

North County Transit

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

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$369.42
Bus from Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.08–$70.06

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$254.77

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.46–$42.04

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$108.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Carlsbad is to fly and train which costs $92.39 - $380.43 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs $92.39 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal, Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 13m.

How far is it from Iowa to Carlsbad?

The distance between Iowa and Carlsbad is 2301 km. The road distance is 2770.4 km.

How do I travel from Iowa to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 39h 13m and costs $184.78 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Iowa to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Carlsbad bus from?

Iowa to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Iowa to Carlsbad is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $760.87 and takes 39h 13m.

Where does the Iowa to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Iowa to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Carlsbad?

Carlsbad is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 03:08 in Iowa and 01:08 in Carlsbad.

Can I drive from Iowa to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Carlsbad is 2770 km. It takes approximately 26h 34m to drive from Iowa to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 854+ hotels available in Carlsbad. Prices start at $51.09 per night.
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