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

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    9h 45m
    $612–886

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Taos Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Taos Regional Airport (TSM)plane plane CLD - TSM
    20h 55m
    $108–494

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to Paseo del Pueblo Sur & Chamisa Road SBbus bus 305
    23h 51m
    $307–649

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Santa Fe - Dulceriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Capitol Station - Shelter 8 to Taos County Administration Buildingbus bus 305
    29h 5m
    $172–269

  5. Drive 898.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Taos Countycar car 898.9 mi
    16h 4m
    $164–237

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    9h 36m

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane CLD - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    12h 9m
    $160–502

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    10h 17m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 818.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Taos County, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to NM-522 & Old High 3 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Santa Ana, Las Cruces, NM, Santa Fe - Dulceria, South Capitol Station - Shelter 8, and Taos County Administration Building in around 29h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and three other airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Taos Regional Airport (TSM) twice daily.

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