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San Jose 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:
$47.20–$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 San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

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

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:
$89.30–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$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 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 John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

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 San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

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 Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

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 Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62

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:
$43.37–$140.33
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.21–$48.48

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Carlsbad is to night bus which costs $39.13 - $130.43 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs $44.57 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Carlsbad?

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

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from San Jose to Carlsbad?

The distance between San Jose and Carlsbad is 739 km. The road distance is 686.8 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Carlsbad without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h and costs $59.78 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from San Jose to Carlsbad, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Jose to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from San Jose to Carlsbad is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $195.65 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the San Jose to Carlsbad bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Jose to Carlsbad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Carlsbad is 687 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from San Jose to Carlsbad.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose 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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