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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Carlsbad by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $153–409

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 23m
    $90–363

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    36h 50m
    $355–579

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 5m
    $510–1,044

  5. Drive 1,323.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Carlsbadcar car 1,323.4 mi
    20h 18m
    $242–349

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    7h 24m

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $376–832

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 18m
    $175–770

Austin to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration39h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$510Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,211.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 36h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 39h 5m.

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