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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Carlsbadby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Carlsbad by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MSP - CLD
    6h 37m
    $155–655

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus bus
    46h 35m
    $325–610

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    2d
    $687–1,398

  4. Drive 1,874.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Carlsbadcar car 1,874.2 mi
    30h 50m
    $342–495

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h
    $217–538

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 45m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 45m
    $194–784

  8. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 11m
    $180–662

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSP - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 53m
    $209–803

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,523.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Airport to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 46h 35m.

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