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

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane GRR - CLD
    10h 13m
    $196–859

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 2h
    $715–1,630

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 8h
    $406–755

  4. Drive 2,209.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Carlsbadcar car 2,209.5 mi
    34h 54m
    $404–583

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GRR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    11h 2m
    $216–661

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    12h 21m
    $232–881

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    12h 39m
    $199–728

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GRR - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    13h 44m
    $248–1,022

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    13h 25m

Grand Rapids to Carlsbad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$715Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,860.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Oceanside via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 2h.

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