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

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    5h 2m
    $146–330

  2. Drive 405 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Montereycar car 405 mi
    7h 3m
    $74–107

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 40m
    $139–300

  4. Bus via Goleta

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus
    13h 5m

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 51m
    $118–566

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 15m

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $100–322

  8. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    7h 33m
    $257–771

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 36m
    $88–167

Carlsbad to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Tyler / Franklin via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Barbara Airport, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 5m.

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