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

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

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  1. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    5h 54m
    $94–280

  2. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 27m
    $46–214

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 33m
    $82–161

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 58m
    $202–416

  5. Drive 482.1 mi

    1. Drive from Davis to Carlsbadcar car 482.1 mi
    8h
    $88–128

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 29m

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $105–323

  8. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 27m
    $246–821

  9. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 58m
    $205–723

Davis to Carlsbad by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Davis to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 16h 58m.

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