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How to get fromMesa to Carlsbadby tram, plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mesa to Carlsbad by tram, plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram tram
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    4h
    $49–297

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train Coaster
    11h 28m
    $59–119

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mesa to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 9m
    $245–443

  4. Drive 364.8 mi

    1. Drive from Mesa to Carlsbadcar car 364.8 mi
    6h 26m
    $67–97

  5. Tram to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram tram
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    5h 14m
    $104–339

  6. Tram to Scottsdale Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the tram from Center/Main St to University Dr/Rural Rdtram tram
    2. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SCF - CLD
    4h 47m
    $51–319

  7. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    11h 42m
    $67–97

  8. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    20h 13m
    $104–184

Mesa to Carlsbad by tram, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mesa to Carlsbad. However, you can take the vehicle to 44th St/Washington, walk to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) 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 a vehicle from Mesa Dr/Main St to Carlsbad Village Station via 44th St/Washington, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and San Diego - Old Town in around 11h 28m.

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