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

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlsbad to Seattle by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    6h 9m
    $128–412

  2. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ONT - SEA
    9h 2m
    $93–440

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    31h 55m
    $188–375

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    37h
    $468–1,007

  5. Drive 1,221.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Seattlecar car 1,221.4 mi
    20h 39m
    $223–322

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    7h 58m
    $158–772

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    8h 48m
    $140–464

Carlsbad to Seattle by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,107.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Seattle Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 31h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Seattle via Los Angeles in around 37h.

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