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How to get fromGilbert to Carlsbadby bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gilbert to Carlsbad by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 108 bus, line 56 bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd to Elliot Rd & Priest Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Priest Dr & Elliot Rd to Priest Dr & Washington Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    4h 58m
    $53–301

  2. Line 140 bus to Scottsdale Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ray Rd & Catalina St to Ray Rd & Rural Rdbus bus
    2. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SCF - CLD
    5h 19m
    $51–319

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train Coaster
    9h 54m
    $106–175

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gilbert to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 9m
    $237–433

  5. Drive 371.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gilbert to Carlsbadcar car 371.2 mi
    6h 31m
    $68–98

  6. Line 108 bus, line 56 bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd to Elliot Rd & Priest Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Priest Dr & Elliot Rd to Priest Dr & Washington Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 12m
    $108–343

Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Gilbert, AZ, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gilbert to Carlsbad. However, you can take the line 108 bus to Elliot Rd & Priest Dr, walk to Priest Dr & Elliot Rd, take the line 56 bus to Priest Dr & Washington St, walk to Priest Dr/Washington St, take the vehicle to 44th St/Washington, walk to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) 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 vehicle from Gilbert to Carlsbad Village Station via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and San Diego - Old Town in around 9h 54m.

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