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

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

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  1. Fly El Paso International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ELP - CLD
    7h 15m
    $134–547

  2. Fly Abraham González International Airport to Tijuana International Airport, tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane CJS - TIJ
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $115–269

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    19h 37m
    $281–591

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Paso 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
    20h 50m
    $137–261

  5. Drive 747.4 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Carlsbadcar car 747.4 mi
    11h 42m
    $137–197

  6. Fly El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ELP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $159–489

  7. Fly El Paso International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ELP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    7h 50m

  8. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    25h 45m
    $155–252

El Paso to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration19h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Paso Station to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 19h 37m.

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