What is the cheapest way to get from Omaha to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $290 - $420 and takes 24h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Omaha to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Omaha to Carlsbad is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs $150 - $750.

How far is it from Omaha to Carlsbad?

The distance between Omaha and Carlsbad is 1365 miles. The road distance is 1596.2 miles.

How do I travel from Omaha to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Omaha to Carlsbad without a car is to bus which takes 35h 55m and costs $310 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Omaha to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Omaha to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Omaha to Carlsbad bus from?

Omaha to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Omaha, NE station.

Bus or fly from Omaha to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Omaha to Carlsbad is to bus which takes 35h 55m and costs $310 - $500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Omaha to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Omaha to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Omaha and Carlsbad?

Carlsbad is 2h behind Omaha. It is currently 5:10 PM in Omaha and 3:10 PM in Carlsbad.

Can I drive from Omaha to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Carlsbad is 1596 miles. It takes approximately 24h 36m to drive from Omaha to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 777+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

Omaha to Carlsbad - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Omaha and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 55m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Omaha to Carlsbad by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OMA - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
6h 43m
$153–708
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane OMA - CLD
7h 22m
$143–656
Bus
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
35h 55m
$313–500
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
43h 2m
$616–1,291
Drive 1,587 mi
1. Drive from Omaha to Carlsbadcar 1,587 mi
24h 36m
$290–419
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OMA - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus
7h 51m
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OMA - SNA
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
10h 56m
$185–819

Omaha to Carlsbad by bus

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35h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,356.8 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 35h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours.

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