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How to get fromKansas City to Carlsbadby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MCI - CLD
    8h
    $152–755

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    37h 2m
    $566–1,175

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    37h 18m
    $286–376

  4. Drive 1,546.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Carlsbadcar car 1,546.8 mi
    27h 10m
    $283–408

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $202–407

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    8h 11m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 39m
    $204–918

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    42h
    $299–541

Kansas City to Carlsbad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration37h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$566Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,352.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Oceanside via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 37h 2m.

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