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

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There are 8 ways to get from Fresno to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 2m
    $60–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    7h 45m
    $50–94

  3. Drive 305.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Carlsbadcar car 305.5 mi
    5h 9m
    $56–81

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    5h 15m
    $93–418

  5. Bus via Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 37m
    $108–157

  6. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    9h
    $61–126

  7. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane FAT - CLD
    6h 9m
    $53–306

  8. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    5h 54m

Fresno to Carlsbad by bus, foot, and train

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day.

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