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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $244–420

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ATL - CLD
    8h 44m
    $184–758

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 4h
    $348–676

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 15h
    $795–1,802

  5. Drive 2,163.3 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Carlsbadcar car 2,163.3 mi
    33h 42m
    $395–571

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    8h 35m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ATL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 34m
    $306–870

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ATL - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 25m
    $256–972

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ATL - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 20m
    $220–826

Atlanta to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,937.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Peachtree Station to Oceanside via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Los Angeles in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours.

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