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How to get fromCarlsbad to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, train, shuttle, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Carlsbad to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, train, shuttle, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane CLD - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    8h 33m
    $110–426

  2. Drive 492.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Grand Canyoncar car 492.9 mi
    8h 39m
    $90–130

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    15h 18m
    $156–163

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    15h 19m
    $220–434

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    8h 9m
    $328–590

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Scottsdale Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane plane CLD - SCF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    8h 16m
    $354–634

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAN - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    10h 41m
    $186–476

  8. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CLD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    10h 42m
    $144–390

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to San Diegobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    16h 40m

Carlsbad to Grand Canyon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Flagstaff Train Station, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 16h 40m.

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