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

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

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  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LAX - FCA
    5h 52m

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SAN - FCA
    7h 19m
    $148–602

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    47h 15m
    $597–1,276

  4. Drive 1,366 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Whitefishcar car 1,366 mi
    21h 7m
    $250–361

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane CLD - FCA
    8h 48m
    $170–656

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SNA - FCA
    10h 4m
    $169–663

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Missoula International 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 Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane LAX - MSO
    3. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar car
    8h 1m

Carlsbad to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$597Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,116.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland in around 47h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day.

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