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

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Pleasanton is to train and bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 13h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Pleasanton is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $80 - $280.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and Pleasanton?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Pleasanton station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Pleasanton Station via Los Angeles and San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Pleasanton?

The distance between Carlsbad and Pleasanton is 509 miles. The road distance is 434.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Pleasanton without a car is to bus and BART which takes 12h 47m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Carlsbad to Pleasanton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Pleasanton train from?

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

Where does the Carlsbad to Pleasanton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Pleasanton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Pleasanton is 434 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Carlsbad to Pleasanton.

Where can I stay near Pleasanton?

There are 156+ hotels available in Pleasanton.

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

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

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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
4h 35m
$84–276
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
5h 36m
$60–274
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway Blue-N
12h 47m
$80–155
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 Pleasanton Stationtrain Ace
14h 48m
$165–346
Drive 431.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Pleasantoncar 431.7 mi
7h 14m
$79–114
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 Pleasanton Stationtrain
5h 47m
$82–520
Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
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
4h 41m
$70–380
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 13m
$260–777
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Modestobus 1
3. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
13h 56m
$66–103

Carlsbad to Pleasanton by bus and subway

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12h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 506.3 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Pleasanton Station via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Station Diridon in around 14h 48m.

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