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San Rafael to Carlsbad

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
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
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 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 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 San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
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 John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.82–$153.08
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Bus from Bakersfield to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

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 El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.84

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 Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$255.14

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.75–$165.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Carlsbad is to night bus which costs $46.74 - $163.04 and takes 15h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $54.35 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center Platform A SB and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via San Francisco Bus Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center Platform B NB and arriving at Oceanside via El Cerrito Del Norte, Oakland and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Carlsbad?

The distance between San Rafael and Carlsbad is 832 km. The road distance is 769.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Carlsbad without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from San Rafael to Carlsbad, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Rafael to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Carlsbad is to bus which takes 14h 21m and costs $38.04 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $250 and takes 17h 23m.

Where does the San Rafael to Carlsbad bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Rafael to Carlsbad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Rafael to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Carlsbad is 769 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from San Rafael 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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