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

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Carlsbad by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane BOS - CLD
    8h 55m
    $211–792

  2. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $173–406

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,040–2,185

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3d 1h
    $497–944

  5. Drive 2,947.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Carlsbadcar car 2,947.5 mi
    2d 1h
    $538–777

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    9h

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BOS - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 28m
    $271–988

Boston to Carlsbad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,040Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,579.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Oceanside via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 20h.

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