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How to get fromCarlsbad to Austinby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SAN - AUS
    5h 38m
    $154–408

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    36h 16m
    $508–1,057

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    36h 25m
    $346–580

  4. Drive 1,322.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Austincar car 1,322.3 mi
    20h 18m
    $242–349

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LAX - AUS
    6h 14m

  6. 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SNA - AUS
    8h 26m
    $165–720

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LGB - AUS
    8h 48m
    $185–765

Carlsbad to Austin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration36h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$508Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,209 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Austin via Los Angeles in around 36h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Austin Doubletree University Area via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 36h 25m.

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