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

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

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ABQ - CLD
    8h 14m
    $83–458

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    21h 47m
    $214–504

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    24h 35m
    $147–242

  4. Drive  769.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Carlsbadcar car 769.1 mi
    13h 22m
    $141–203

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $503–760

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    8h 31m

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 10m
    $287–663

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ABQ - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 59m
    $110–571

Rio Rancho to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NW Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave via Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, Montaño Transit Center Bay A, A.T.C. , Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 21h 47m.

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