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How to get fromBoise to Carlsbadby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Boise to Carlsbad by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    5h 43m
    $78–398

  2. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    23h 53m
    $220–310

  3. Drive 901.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Carlsbadcar car 901.8 mi
    15h 46m
    $165–238

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOI - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 26m

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BOI - 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 21m
    $95–459

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BOI - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 47m
    $204–381

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    25h 44m
    $186–245

Boise to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration23h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 796.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boise to Carlsbad. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Boise Airport, walk to Boise Airport (BOI) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, take the bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego - Old Town, then take the train to Carlsbad Village Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Oceanside via Las Vegas, Downtown Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 23h 53m.

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