What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Livermore?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Livermore is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Livermore?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Livermore is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $85 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Livermore?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Livermore. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop via Oceanside Transportation Center and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and Livermore?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Livermore station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Livermore Station via Los Angeles and San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Livermore?

The distance between Carlsbad and Livermore is 520 miles. The road distance is 428.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to Livermore without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Livermore without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 18m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to Livermore?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Carlsbad to Livermore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Livermore bus from?

Carlsbad to Livermore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Livermore train from?

Carlsbad to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Carlsbad to Livermore?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Livermore is to train which takes 14h 57m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Carlsbad to Livermore bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Livermore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stockton station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Livermore train arrive?

Carlsbad to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Livermore?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Livermore is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Carlsbad to Livermore.

Where can I stay near Livermore?

There are 72+ hotels available in Livermore.

Carlsbad to Livermore - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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There are 9 ways to get from Carlsbad to Livermore by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
5h 17m
$86–278
Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
cheapest
1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLD - SFO
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
6h 18m
$62–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus 1
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stopbus
14h 18m
$80–118
Train
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Livermore Stationtrain Ace
14h 57m
$165–347
Drive 425.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Livermorecar 425.6 mi
7h 4m
$78–113
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Stationtrain
5h 56m
$84–520
Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Stationtrain
2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CLD - OAK
3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Livermore / Transit Center EBbus
5h 23m
$72–382
Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
7h 54m
$262–779
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Stocktonbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 19m
$80–154

Carlsbad to Livermore by bus, train, and foot

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14h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 517.2 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Livermore Station via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 14h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Stockton, and Stockton in around 14h 19m.

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