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How to get fromCarlsbad to Long Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Carlsbad to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Carlsbad to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CNM - LAX
    6h 9m
    $85–345

  2. Fly Carlsbad to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CNM - LGB
    6h 36m
    $68–271

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    18h 49m
    $148–211

  4. Drive 934.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Long Beachcar car 934.9 mi
    15h 56m
    $171–247

  5. Fly Carlsbad to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CNM - SNA
    6h 16m
    $201–679

  6. Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ELP - LAX
    9h 55m
    $135–475

  7. Fly Carlsbad to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CNM - BUR
    7h 1m
    $124–581

  8. Fly Carlsbad to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CNM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 20m
    $113–455

  9. Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ELP - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    12h 3m
    $197–557

  10. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    20h 9m
    $123–211

  11. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    21h 50m
    $147–279

Carlsbad to Long Beach by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 855.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, NM, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Corporate Flight Management Inc, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad to 1st Street Station via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, San Pedro / Washington, and San Pedro Street Station in around 18h 49m.

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