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How to Travel from

Monterey to Carlsbad

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.26–$293.77
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.20–$281.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$766.36
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$472.59
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$472.59

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.75–$293.77

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.45–$957.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$472.59
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$472.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$421.50
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$485.36
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$434.27

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.98–$166.04
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.77–$89.41

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.86–$14.05
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.33–$20.44

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.88–$8.30

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:
$2.81–$12.13

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.39–$89.41
Bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.27–$178.82

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.75–$70.25
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.25–$83.02

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.93–$108.57
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.86–$51.09

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.60–$45.98

reLAXsan

Phone:
(858) 430-8440
Website:
gorelaxsan.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Carlsbad is to bus which costs $36.96 - $184.78 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $141.30 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Salinas Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Monterey to Carlsbad?

The distance between Monterey and Carlsbad is 677 km. The road distance is 655.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 12h 13m and costs $36.96 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Monterey to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Carlsbad bus from?

Monterey to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Monterey to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Monterey to Carlsbad is to bus which takes 12h 13m and costs $36.96 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $52.17 - $228.26 and takes 13h 52m.

Where does the Monterey to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Monterey to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Carlsbad is 656 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Monterey 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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