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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Carlsbadby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Carlsbad by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ABQ - CLD
    5h 59m
    $82–446

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 45m
    $288–584

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    21h 40m
    $145–273

  4. Drive 763.1 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Carlsbadcar car 763.1 mi
    13h 13m
    $140–202

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    5h 29m
    $502–758

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 19m

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    7h 6m

Albuquerque to Carlsbad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Oceanside via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 18h 45m.

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