There are 6 ways to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin by plane, shuttle, train, bus, rideshare, car, 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, shuttle
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane CLD - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
3h 45m$118–366Drive 286.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlincar 286.4 mi
5h 33m$53–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the train from Riverside to Kingman Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
14h 8m$128–254Train, bus, shuttle
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
14h 32m$142–162Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carlsbad-CLD to Laughlin286.4 mi
5h 33mBus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
16h 57m
Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 45m and costs $110 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd and arriving at Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via San Luis Rey Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside, Santa Ana Bus Stop, South Strip Transit Terminal and Kingman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.
The distance between Carlsbad Airport (CLD) and Laughlin is 332 miles. The road distance is 288.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin, including transfers.
Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Laughlin.
There are 95+ hotels available in Laughlin.
What companies run services between Carlsbad Airport (CLD), USA and Laughlin, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via San Luis Rey Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Kingman Station in around 16h 57m.
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Riverside to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 928-854-5253
- [email protected]
- Website
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 602-698-7800
- [email protected]
- Website
- luxcoachamerica.com
Bus from San Bernardino to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- luxcoachamerica.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carlsbad-CLD to Laughlin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carlsbad Airport (CLD) and Laughlin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















