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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Carlsbad by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
    7h 56m
    $154–657

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    2d
    $631–1,349

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 5h
    $393–675

  4. Drive 1,877.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Carlsbadcar car 1,877.1 mi
    30h 54m
    $343–495

  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
    7h 19m
    $214–559

  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
    8h 3m

  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
    10h 4m
    $356–490

Minneapolis to Carlsbad by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$631Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,530.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2d 5h.

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