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How to Travel from

San Mateo 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
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 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
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 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 Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

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

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 Embarcadero to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from King St & 4th St to Metro
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Carlsbad is to Caltrain and night bus which costs $45.65 - $141.30 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Redwood City Station, San Jose Diridon Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Oceanside via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Carlsbad?

The distance between San Mateo and Carlsbad is 795 km. The road distance is 733.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 13h 13m and costs $35.87 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from San Mateo to Carlsbad, including transfers.

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

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

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

San Mateo to Carlsbad train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Mateo to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Carlsbad is to bus which takes 13h 13m and costs $35.87 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the San Mateo to Carlsbad bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Mateo to Carlsbad train arrive?

San Mateo to Carlsbad train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Carlsbad is 733 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from San Mateo 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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