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How to Travel from

Palo Alto 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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72

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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.64–$459.82

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$472.59
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 John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$472.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72
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 John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.34–$383.18
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 Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$485.36

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02

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
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64

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

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Carlsbad is to night bus which costs $43.48 - $130.43 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from El Camino & California 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 38m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Oceanside via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Carlsbad?

The distance between Palo Alto and Carlsbad is 817 km. The road distance is 711.4 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 12h 38m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Palo Alto to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Carlsbad bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Carlsbad train from?

Palo Alto to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Carlsbad is to bus which takes 12h 38m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 15h 4m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Carlsbad bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Carlsbad train arrive?

Palo Alto to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Carlsbad is 711 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Palo Alto 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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