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How to Travel from

Salinas 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:
$47.20–$293.41
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00

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:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73

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:
$45.92–$165.84
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Train from Salinas to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.48–$82.92
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Bus from Salinas to Uc
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day

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:
$10.84–$14.03

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–$12.12

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:
$6.38–$89.30

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.75–$58.68

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:
$31.89–$108.43
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$51.03

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:
$16.58–$45.92

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

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Carlsbad is to bus which costs $34.78 - $173.91 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles Union Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Salinas to Carlsbad?

The distance between Salinas and Carlsbad is 672 km. The road distance is 626.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $34.78 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Salinas to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Carlsbad bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Carlsbad train from?

Salinas to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Salinas to Carlsbad is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $34.78 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $217.39 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Salinas to Carlsbad bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Carlsbad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Carlsbad is 627 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Salinas to Carlsbad.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to Carlsbad?

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Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

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