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How to get fromCarlsbad to Visaliaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Carlsbad to Visalia by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    7h 20m
    $55–111

  2. Drive 269.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Visaliacar car 269.6 mi
    4h 36m
    $50–72

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    6h 43m
    $100–432

  4. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    7h 35m
    $54–113

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Goshenbus bus 1
    10h 12m
    $52–80

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    3. Drive from San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBP to Visaliacar car
    6h 12m
    $196–392

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    6h 14m

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Drive from San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBP to Visaliacar car
    6h 27m

  9. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    7h 2m

Carlsbad to Visalia by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Visalia. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Visalia Transit Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlsbad to Visalia in around 4h 36m.

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