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How to get fromModesto to Carlsbadby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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

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  1. Bus, train via Fresno

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 32m
    $118–199

  2. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    6h 53m
    $65–299

  3. Drive 398 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Carlsbadcar car 398 mi
    6h 44m
    $73–105

  4. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $85–278

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Los Angelesbus bus Lxit 3301
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    11h 44m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 45m
    $70–133

  7. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    5h 46m
    $65–346

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 20m
    $89–298

  9. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h
    $110–309

Modesto to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 412 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily, and the journey takes 11h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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