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How to get fromCarlsbad to Anchorageby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlsbad to Anchorage by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane LAX - ANC
    8h 51m

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SAN - ANC
    10h 17m
    $294–1,208

  3. Drive 3,481.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Anchoragecar car 3,481.9 mi
    2d 17h
    $636–918

  4. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane CLD - ANC
    10h 40m
    $316–1,214

  5. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SNA - ANC
    12h 59m
    $326–1,220

  6. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane ONT - ANC
    13h 10m
    $362–1,385

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,437.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours.

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