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Detroit to Carlsbad

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$535.02

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Detroit to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$891.70
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$458.59–$955.39
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$471.33
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$382.16
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$484.07

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$611.45–$1,273.86
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$828.01
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$318.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$624.19
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$496.81
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$636.93

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Detroit to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$496.81

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside
Ave. Duration:
41h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside-Downtown station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$21.66
Train from Tustin station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01

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:
$2.80–$12.10

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60
Bus from Gary Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$178.34
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$89.17

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$114.65
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$50.95

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:
$16.56–$45.86

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Carlsbad is to fly and train which costs $152.17 - $380.43 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Carlsbad is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Gary Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Detroit to Carlsbad?

The distance between Detroit and Carlsbad is 3174 km. The road distance is 3732.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Carlsbad without a car is to bus and train and night train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $217.39 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Detroit to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Carlsbad bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Detroit to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Detroit to Carlsbad is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $1086.96 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Detroit to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Detroit to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Carlsbad?

Carlsbad is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 19:56 in Detroit and 16:56 in Carlsbad.

Can I drive from Detroit to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Carlsbad is 3733 km. It takes approximately 36h 23m to drive from Detroit 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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