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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Carlsbad

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65
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 John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

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:
$58.68–$293.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
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 San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

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 San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$255.14

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$153.08

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from San José, CA to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.30–$70.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Carlsbad is to night bus which costs $43.48 - $141.30 and takes 12h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Oceanside via Oakland and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

The distance between San Francisco and Carlsbad is 807 km. The road distance is 752.6 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Carlsbad without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 11h 20m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from San Francisco to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Carlsbad bus from?

San Francisco to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Carlsbad train from?

San Francisco to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Carlsbad is to train which takes 16h 24m and costs $59.78 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $217.39 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the San Francisco to Carlsbad bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Francisco to Carlsbad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Carlsbad is 753 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from San Francisco 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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