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

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Carlsbad by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Carlsbad

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane ONT - CNM
    7h 14m
    $94–391

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    18h 22m
    $114–202

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    25h 32m
    $351–679

  4. Drive 884.3 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Carlsbadcar car 884.3 mi
    14h 58m
    $162–234

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Carlsbad

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane LAX - CNM
    7h 50m
    $98–367

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LAX - ELP
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    11h 46m
    $217–919

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Carlsbad

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane BUR - CNM
    9h 29m
    $122–444

  8. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Carlsbad

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane SNA - CNM
    9h 57m
    $116–448

  9. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SAN - ELP
    4. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    13h 35m
    $217–604

  10. Bus via Ontario (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    24h 3m
    $135–285

Riverside to Carlsbad by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Carlsbad, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and American Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Carlsbad (CNM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Carlsbad via San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 18h 22m.

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