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How to get fromArcata to Carlsbadby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Arcata to Carlsbad by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ACV - CLD
    6h 27m
    $84–427

  2. Bus, train via Petaluma

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    22h 20m
    $170–260

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    24h 34m
    $271–522

  4. Drive 736.8 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Carlsbadcar car 736.8 mi
    12h 48m
    $135–195

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 20m

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ACV - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $404–759

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ACV - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 53m
    $165–672

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ACV - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 18m
    $386–1,520

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    22h 25m
    $161–271

Arcata to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and JSX fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 22h 25m.

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