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How to get fromCincinnati to Carlsbadby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Carlsbad by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Covington to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane CVG - CLD
    9h 6m
    $204–656

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 4h
    $757–1,592

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 5h
    $356–696

  4. Drive 2,143.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Carlsbadcar car 2,143.1 mi
    35h 8m
    $392–565

  5. Fly Covington to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CVG - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $214–758

  6. Fly Covington to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    9h 3m

  7. Fly Covington to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CVG - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 44m
    $276–1,120

  8. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    11h 10m
    $332–958

Cincinnati to Carlsbad by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$757Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,875.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2d 5h.

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