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How to get fromFairbanks to Carlsbadby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Fairbanks to Carlsbad by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    12h 16m
    $205–811

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane FAI - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    15h 28m
    $177–625

  3. Drive 3,365.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Carlsbadcar car 3,365.5 mi
    2d 15h
    $615–888

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAI - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    12h 49m

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane FAI - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    15h 6m
    $237–922

  6. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane FAI - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    16h 10m
    $213–763

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane FAI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    15h 55m
    $219–828

Fairbanks (FAI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,616.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Carlsbad. However, you can take the bus to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Company, walk to Fairbanks-Airport-FAI airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, take the bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego - Old Town, then take the train to Carlsbad Village Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Fairbanks to Carlsbad in around 2d 15h.

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