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Mountain View to Carlsbad

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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 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 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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$383.18

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
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

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 San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.21–$229.91

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.43–$140.50
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.22–$48.54

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Carlsbad is to night bus which costs $43.48 - $130.43 and takes 13h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs $48.91 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Oceanside via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Carlsbad?

The distance between Mountain View and Carlsbad is 759 km. The road distance is 705 km.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 12h 18m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Mountain View to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Carlsbad bus from?

Mountain View to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Carlsbad train from?

Mountain View to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Carlsbad is to bus which takes 12h 18m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 14h 57m.

Where does the Mountain View to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Mountain View to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

What is the time difference between Mountain View and Carlsbad?

It is currently 03:20 at both, Mountain View and Carlsbad.

Where does the Mountain View to Carlsbad train arrive?

Mountain View to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Carlsbad is 705 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Mountain View 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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