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How to get fromPaso Robles to Carlsbadby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Paso Robles to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 6m
    $109–229

  2. Drive 293.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paso Robles to Carlsbadcar car 293.2 mi
    5h 4m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    10h 12m

  4. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $176–362

  5. Train via Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    10h 53m
    $96–191

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $207–291

  7. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    7h 53m

  8. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    8h 26m

Paso Robles to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oceanside via Solvang Park, McMurray Rd., Buellton, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop in around 10h 12m.

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