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How to get fromPalo Alto to Carlsbad Airport (CLD)by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Palo Alto to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 29m
    $59–298

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Poinsettia Stationtrain train
    6h 25m
    $82–501

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 44m
    $130–212

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h 17m
    $164–366

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    4h 47m
    $68–354

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Poinsettia Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $78–260

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 39m
    $109–296

  8. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Palo Alto to Carlsbad-CLDrideshare rideshare 447.4 mi
    7h 37m

  9. Drive 447.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Carlsbad Airport (CLD)car car 447.4 mi
    7h 37m
    $82–118

Palo Alto to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Carlsbad Airport (CLD), USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Encinitas Station Stall 6 in around 17h 17m.

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