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How to get fromIrvine to Carlsbadby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Irvine to Carlsbad by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Carlsbad

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane SNA - CNM
    5h 23m
    $113–438

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Carlsbad

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane LAX - CNM
    7h 22m
    $97–365

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    19h 34m
    $124–213

  4. Train, bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    27h 38m
    $362–742

  5. Drive 922.4 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Carlsbadcar car 922.4 mi
    15h 38m
    $169–244

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LAX - ELP
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    11h 18m
    $216–917

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Carlsbad

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane BUR - CNM
    9h 1m
    $121–442

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SAN - ELP
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    12h 32m
    $211–595

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Carlsbad

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane LGB - CNM
    10h 38m
    $121–454

  10. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    21h 20m
    $153–292

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    22h 48m
    $136–222

Irvine to Carlsbad by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Carlsbad, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Carlsbad (CNM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Carlsbad via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 22h 48m.

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