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

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There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Carlsbad by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DEN - CLD
    5h 8m
    $97–435

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus bus
    24h 35m
    $164–318

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    28h 27m
    $403–805

  4. Drive 1,052 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Carlsbadcar car 1,052 mi
    16h 32m
    $192–278

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DEN - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 15m
    $132–227

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

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

  7. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Cruces, NMbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM 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
    37h 25m
    $230–369

Denver to Carlsbad by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 24h 35m.

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