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

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There are 9 ways to get from Memphis to Carlsbad by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MEM - CLD
    8h 22m
    $173–756

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    45h 38m
    $297–595

  3. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 3h
    $686–1,490

  4. Drive 1,769.6 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Carlsbadcar car 1,769.6 mi
    28h 32m
    $323–467

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MEM - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $183–808

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEM - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    8h 15m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MEM - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 53m
    $225–969

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis 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
    47h 33m
    $335–603

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 22h
    $820–1,751

Memphis to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration45h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,580.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Memphis Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 45h 38m.

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