There are 8 ways to get from Chandler to Carlsbad by tram, plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
4h 42m$51–299Bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Chandler, AZ - 1901 W Warner Rd to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus Chandler
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 7m$122–181Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Chandler to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
11h 58m$221–416Drive 371.6 mi
- Drive from Chandler to Carlsbadcar 371.6 mi
6h 31m$68–98Line 112 bus, tram to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Arizona Av & Chandler Bl to Centennial Wy & Main Stbus
- Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
5h 55m$106–341Line 140 bus to Scottsdale Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take the bus from Ray Rd & Hartford St to Ray Rd & Rural Rdbus
- Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SCF - CLD
5h 10m$51–319Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
12h 49m$69–117Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus reLAXsan
12h 50m
Chandler to Carlsbad by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chandler to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chandler to Carlsbad is to tram and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $50 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chandler to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Ray Rd & Dakota St and arriving at Oceanside via Ray Rd & 48th St, Washington St & Priest Dr, 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix Bus Station and San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Chandler and Carlsbad is 335 miles. The road distance is 373.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chandler to Carlsbad without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 11h 7m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Chandler to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Chandler to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Chandler to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chandler to Carlsbad is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Chandler to Carlsbad.
There are 777+ hotels available in Carlsbad.
What companies run services between Chandler, AZ, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ray Rd & Dakota St to Oceanside via Ray Rd & 48th St, Priest Dr & Washington St, Washington St & Priest Dr, Washington St & 25th St, 24th St & Jefferson St, 24th St & Buckeye Rd, Phoenix Bus Station, and San Diego in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Chandler, AZ - 1901 W Warner Rd to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chandler, AZ - 1901 W Warner Rd to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $48–53
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Arizona Av & Chandler Bl to Centennial Wy & Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Ray Rd & Hartford St to Ray Rd & Rural Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
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