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

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Vacaville is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Vacaville is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $85 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Vacaville?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at Vacaville Transportation Center via North Concord Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and Vacaville?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Los Angeles and Martinez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Vacaville?

The distance between Carlsbad and Vacaville is 557 miles. The road distance is 483.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Vacaville without a car is to bus which takes 12h 49m and costs $80 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Carlsbad to Vacaville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Vacaville bus from?

Carlsbad to Vacaville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Vacaville train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlsbad to Vacaville?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Vacaville is to bus which takes 12h 49m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $450 and takes 16h 48m.

Where does the Carlsbad to Vacaville bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Vacaville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Vacaville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Vacaville?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Vacaville is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Carlsbad to Vacaville.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlsbad to Vacaville?

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Where can I stay near Vacaville?

There are 52+ hotels available in Vacaville.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus
6h 52m
$90–284
Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLD - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to North Concord / Martinezsubway
3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus
7h 20m
$62–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
12h 49m
$81–146
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
16h 48m
$217–443
Drive 480.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Vacavillecar 480.9 mi
8h 11m
$88–127
Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CLD - OAK
2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to North Concord / Martinezsubway
3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus
6h 58m
$76–388
Train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
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. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus
4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
5. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to North Concord / Martinezsubway
6. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus
9h 30m
$266–785
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento 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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
8h 24m
$112–318
Train, bus, BART
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to North Concord / Martinezsubway
4. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
16h 56m
$92–148

Carlsbad to Vacaville by bus and subway

14Weekly Services

12h 49mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.4 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Vacaville Transportation Center via Oakland, West Oakland, North Concord / Martinez, and North Concord Station in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Vacaville via Los Angeles, Martinez, and Suisun-Fairfield in around 16h 48m.

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