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

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Carlsbad by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MSY - CLD
    8h 56m
    $174–757

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    44h 30m
    $303–586

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 1h
    $636–1,341

  4. Drive 1,818.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Carlsbadcar car 1,818.8 mi
    29h
    $332–480

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 53m
    $214–609

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    8h 33m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSY - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 56m
    $386–1,220

New Orleans to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration44h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,619.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 44h 30m.

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