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

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There are 9 ways to get from Dallas to Carlsbad by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Dallas to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $118–563

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    35h 35m
    $230–457

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    45h 49m
    $585–1,198

  4. Drive 1,381.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Carlsbadcar car 1,381.5 mi
    21h 11m
    $253–365

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DFW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $145–480

  6. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    7h 33m

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

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DAL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 26m
    $150–624

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DFW - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 16m
    $177–571

  9. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    40h 9m
    $268–403

Dallas to Carlsbad by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration35h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,227.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 35h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 45h 49m.

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