There are 6 ways to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane CLD - LAS
1h 31m$46–284Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to 129 E Fremount Stbus Riverside to Las Vegas
11h 21m$62–73Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carlsbad-CLD to Las-Vegas304.9 mi
5h 8mDrive 304.9 mi
- Drive from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegascar 304.9 mi
5h 8m$56–81Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Las Vegas Downtownbus FlixBus 2030
11h 37m$58–102Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 37m$124–240
Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $45 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd and arriving at Las Vegas Downtown via San Luis Rey Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transportation Center and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Carlsbad Airport (CLD) and Las Vegas is 242 miles. The road distance is 306.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 21m and costs $60 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas, including transfers.
Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $45 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 11h 37m.
Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Las Vegas.
What companies run services between Carlsbad Airport (CLD), USA and Las Vegas, NV, USA?
JSX flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd to Las Vegas Downtown via San Luis Rey Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 11h 37m.
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 602-698-7800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luxury Coach of America
Bus from San Bernardino to 129 E Fremount St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- Luxury Coach of America
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Las Vegas Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carlsbad-CLD to Las-Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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