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How to get fromAbilene to Carlsbadby plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Abilene to Carlsbad by plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ABI - CLD
    7h 40m
    $112–483

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Abilene to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    29h 32m
    $214–410

  3. Drive 1,199.8 mi

    1. Drive from Abilene to Carlsbadcar car 1,199.8 mi
    18h 24m
    $219–317

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abilene (ABI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h
    $112–505

  5. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    34h 9m
    $251–370

Abilene to Carlsbad by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Abilene, TX, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and JSX fly from Abilene (ABI) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day.

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