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

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

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane CLE - CLD
    8h 56m
    $214–858

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    $820–1,738

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Cambridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 11h
    $385–778

  4. Drive 2,376.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Carlsbadcar car 2,376.4 mi
    37h 39m
    $434–627

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    9h 47m
    $224–910

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    9h 5m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLE - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 50m
    $276–1,120

Cleveland to Carlsbad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$820Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,032.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Oceanside via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 4h.

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