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How to get fromCitrus Heights to Carlsbadby bus, tram, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Citrus Heights to Carlsbad by bus, tram, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 93 bus, tram, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auburn Blvd & Watson Way to Watt Ave & I-80 Lrtbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Watt/I-80 Station to 12th & I Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $100–286

  2. Line 93 bus, tram, fly to Long Beach Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auburn Blvd & Watson Way to Watt Ave & I-80 Lrtbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Watt/I-80 Station to 12th & I Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    4. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 21m
    $52–220

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 35m
    $80–160

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 40m
    $203–442

  5. Drive 481.2 mi

    1. Drive from Citrus Heights to Carlsbadcar car 481.2 mi
    8h 10m
    $88–127

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    7h 22m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 21m
    $252–828

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 51m
    $210–730

Citrus Heights to Carlsbad by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Citrus Heights, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roseville Amtrak to Oceanside via Sacramento and Los Angeles in around 18h 40m.

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