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

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There are 9 ways to get from Orlando to Carlsbad by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Orlando to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MCO - CLD
    9h 24m
    $154–657

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 12h
    $413–815

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3d 12h
    $1,254–2,635

  4. Drive 2,433.7 mi

    1. Drive from Orlando to Carlsbadcar car 2,433.7 mi
    38h 49m
    $445–642

  5. Fly Orlando to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $224–959

  6. Fly Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCO - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    9h 14m

  7. Bus to Tampa, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $207–784

  8. Fly Orlando to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCO - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 48m
    $216–870

  9. Bus to Tampa, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    11h 25m

Orlando to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,171.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2d 12h.

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