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

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

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  1. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    5h 31m
    $65–297

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 40m
    $82–157

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 18m
    $197–414

  4. Drive 463.5 mi

    1. Drive from Benicia to Carlsbadcar car 463.5 mi
    7h 43m
    $85–123

  5. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $80–259

  6. Line 70 bus, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Military West St & 1st St to North Concord Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 14m
    $90–284

  7. Line 70 bus, BART, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Military West St & 1st St to North Concord Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    3. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway subway
    4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    4h 59m
    $70–352

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $90–529

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 52m
    $267–785

Benicia to Carlsbad by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Benicia to Oceanside via Martinez and Los Angeles in around 16h 18m.

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