How to Travel from
Santa Barbara to Carlsbad
by Rideshare or Car
Two ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (296 km)
3 h 9 min
296 km.
from $16
Other
Rideshare
3 h 9 min
296 km.
from $11.26
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$829.20
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$484.76
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$472.00
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$459.25
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79
JSX
Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$561.30
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.51–$114.81
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
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.38–$89.30
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.48–$53.58
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$51.03
Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$45.92
reLAXsan
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad?
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $32.61 - $47.83 and takes 3h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad?
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $32.61 - $47.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Carlsbad?
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara, CA and arriving at Oceanside via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Carlsbad?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Oceanside. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
How far is it from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Carlsbad is 304 km. The road distance is 297.2 km.
How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad without a car?
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $21.74 - $97.83 .
How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad?
The train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside takes 5h 15m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Carlsbad bus from?
Santa Barbara to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara, CA station.
Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Carlsbad train from?
Santa Barbara to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad?
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $21.74 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which costs and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $173.91 - $521.74 and takes 7h 11m.
Where does the Santa Barbara to Carlsbad bus arrive?
Santa Barbara to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Where does the Santa Barbara to Carlsbad train arrive?
Santa Barbara to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad?
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Carlsbad is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad.
Which airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport to Mcclellan-Palomar Airport Airport?
JSX, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport to Mcclellan-Palomar Airport Airport.
How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Carlsbad?
Book your Santa Barbara to Carlsbad train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Carlsbad?
There are 854+ hotels available in Carlsbad. Prices start at $51.09 per night.
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