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How to get fromLas Vegas to Carlsbadby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Las Vegas to Carlsbad by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane LAS - CLD
    3h 23m
    $46–279

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus Las Vegas
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 23m
    $90–148

  3. Bus, train via Victorville

    1. Take the bus from 129 E Fremount St to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 22m
    $80–119

  4. Drive 305.5 mi

    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Carlsbadcar car 305.5 mi
    5h 5m
    $56–81

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    4h 34m
    $91–381

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from 129 E Fremount St to San Bernardinobus bus Las Vegas to Riverside
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    8h 46m
    $60–68

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2030
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    9h 20m
    $58–97

  8. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle bus Las Vegas
    6h 41m
    $55–81

Las Vegas to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

JSX flies from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 9h 20m.

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