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

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

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ACV - CLD
    6h 46m
    $84–428

  2. Bus, train via Petaluma

    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    22h
    $167–256

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    24h 14m
    $268–518

  4. Drive 728.3 mi

    1. Drive from Eureka to Carlsbadcar car 728.3 mi
    12h 37m
    $133–192

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 39m

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ACV - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $404–760

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ACV - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 12m
    $165–673

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ACV - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 37m
    $386–1,521

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    22h 5m
    $158–267

Eureka to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and JSX fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 22h 5m.

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