There are 6 ways to get from Hanford to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Hanford to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 47m$93–152Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
10h 7m$46–87Drive 281.9 mi
- Drive from Hanford to Carlsbadcar 281.9 mi
4h 47m$52–75Taxi, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Hanford to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)taxi
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
4h 16m$205–550Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Hanford to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 45m$97–142Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Hanford to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)taxi
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus
4h 55m
Hanford to Carlsbad by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanford to Carlsbad is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Hanford to Carlsbad is to taxi and fly and train which takes 4h 16m and costs $200 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanford to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Hanford and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Hanford and Carlsbad is 285 miles. The road distance is 283.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hanford to Carlsbad without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 47m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Hanford to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Hanford to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hanford station.
Hanford to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanford to Carlsbad is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Hanford to Carlsbad.
There are 883+ hotels available in Carlsbad.
What companies run services between Hanford, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hanford to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Hanford to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Hanford to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Hanford Marathon Cab
- Phone
- +1-559-362-2188
- Website
- hanfordsmarathoncab.com
Kings Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-559-924-1515
Hanford Marathon Cab
- Phone
- +1-559-362-2188
- Website
- hanfordsmarathoncab.com
Kings Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-559-924-1515
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