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How to get fromFort Collins to Carlsbadby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort Collins to Carlsbad by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DEN - CLD
    5h 47m
    $128–481

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    26h 46m
    $171–332

  3. Bus, train via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    31h 7m
    $357–763

  4. Drive 1,111.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Collins to Carlsbadcar car 1,111.1 mi
    17h 29m
    $203–293

  5. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DEN - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $163–273

  6. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DEN - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    7h 40m

  7. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DEN - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 33m
    $235–474

  8. Bus, train via Las Vegas

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    31h 20m
    $403–826

Fort Collins to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 916.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Collins to Carlsbad. However, you can take the bus to Denver International Airport Dropoffs, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD), walk to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd, then take the line 309 bus to El Camino Real & Chestnut Av. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 26h 46m.

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