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How to get fromCarlsbad to Fresnoby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlsbad to Fresno by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    7h 40m
    $57–121

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 5m
    $48–95

  3. Drive 305.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Fresnocar car 305.3 mi
    5h 8m
    $56–81

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    4h 39m
    $94–418

  5. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    9h
    $52–88

  6. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    9h 5m
    $61–108

  7. 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    4h 58m

  8. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane CLD - FAT
    7h 1m
    $60–332

Carlsbad to Fresno by train, foot, and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Fresno Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 9h. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 5 times a day.

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