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

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlsbad to Tacoma by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    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 14m
    $126–410

  2. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    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 8m
    $88–436

  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 Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    32h 25m
    $186–368

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 47m
    $437–956

  5. Drive 1,190.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Tacomacar car 1,190.5 mi
    20h 6m
    $218–314

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    6h 28m

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    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 52m
    $137–461

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LGB - SEA
    9h 10m
    $121–475

Carlsbad to Tacoma by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,113.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to 26th St E & D St E via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Sacramento Bus Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 32h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Tacoma via Los Angeles in around 35h 47m.

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