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

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

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane RNO - CLD
    2h 34m
    $61–339

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    13h 52m
    $102–217

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    23h 56m
    $245–529

  4. Drive 528.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Carlsbadcar car 528.9 mi
    9h 45m
    $97–140

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    3h 45m
    $209–306

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    4h 30m

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    17h 25m
    $97–192

  8. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    17h 48m
    $91–145

Reno to Carlsbad by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

JSX and United Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Oceanside via Sacramento and Los Angeles in around 23h 56m.

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