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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz 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

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 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 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
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

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 San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.31–$20.41

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 Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad is to bus and train via Salinas which costs $46.74 - $130.43 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad is to taxi and fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs $293.48 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Carlsbad?

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

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Carlsbad is 739 km. The road distance is 685.1 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Carlsbad bus from?

Santa Cruz to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Carlsbad is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Santa Cruz 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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