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

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There are 10 ways to get from New Jersey to Carlsbad by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $213–912

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $175–491

  3. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 19h
    $951–2,664

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 19h
    $444–860

  5. Drive 2,729.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Carlsbadcar car 2,729.3 mi
    45h 33m
    $499–720

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    10h
    $209–1,136

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    10h 45m

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 10m
    $335–1,123

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 43m
    $381–1,547

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,010–2,149

New Jersey to Carlsbad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$951Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,468.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Oceanside via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 19h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2d 19h.

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