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How to Travel from

Tacoma to Carlsbad

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.57–$304.35

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$467.39
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$336.96
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$391.30
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$228.26
Plane from Snohomish County Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$413.04

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$282.61
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$228.26
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$282.61

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$304.35

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$184.78

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$467.39
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$391.30
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$228.26
Plane from Snohomish County Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$413.04

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$445.65

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to Los
Ave. Duration:
35h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65

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:
$8.70–$11.96

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:
$2.28–$9.78

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$217.39

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

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

Sound Transit

Phone:
+1 888-889-6368
Website:
soundtransit.org
Bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.10
Bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Olive
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Carlsbad is to fly and train which costs $54.35 - $271.74 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs $53.26 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Sacramento Bus Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.

How far is it from Tacoma to Carlsbad?

The distance between Tacoma and Carlsbad is 1793 km. The road distance is 1916.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tacoma to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $92.39 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Tacoma to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to Carlsbad bus from?

Tacoma to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.

Where does the Tacoma to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Tacoma to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tacoma to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Carlsbad is 1917 km. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Tacoma to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 900+ hotels available in Carlsbad. Prices start at $49.51 per night.
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