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How to get fromLake Tahoe to Carlsbadby taxi, plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Carlsbad by taxi, plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane RNO - CLD
    3h 30m
    $183–470

  2. Drive 513.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Carlsbadcar car 513.7 mi
    9h 28m
    $94–136

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Renotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    26h 3m
    $353–667

  4. Taxi, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    4h 40m
    $333–462

  5. Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    5h 25m

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Carlsbad. However, you can take the taxi to Reno-Airport-RNO 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 the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno, take the train to Sacramento, take the train to Los Angeles, then take the train to Oceanside.

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