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

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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MIA - CLD
    9h 17m
    $172–705

  2. Fly Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MIA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $142–487

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 22h
    $486–947

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3d 20h
    $1,372–2,864

  5. Drive 2,657.3 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Carlsbadcar car 2,657.3 mi
    42h 29m
    $485–701

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane FLL - CLD
    10h 32m
    $185–710

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FLL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    9h 39m
    $295–1,212

  8. Fly Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    9h 18m

  9. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    9h 56m

Miami to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$486Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,277.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2d 22h.

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