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How to get fromLubbock to Carlsbadby plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to Carlsbad by plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane LBB - CLD
    6h 46m
    $105–457

  2. Bus, train via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    27h 49m
    $338–734

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    31h 4m
    $217–430

  4. Drive 1,052.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Carlsbadcar car 1,052.7 mi
    18h 3m
    $193–278

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LBB - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 44m
    $110–489

  6. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    33h 55m
    $207–358

Lubbock to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 904.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours.

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