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How to get fromPismo Beach to Carlsbadby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Carlsbad by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    3h 46m
    $203–394

  2. Drive 262.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Carlsbadcar car 262.3 mi
    4h 43m
    $48–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 40m
    $100–212

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    4h 26m

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Pismo Beach to Carlsbad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 312.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 36m.

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