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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    5h
    $94–280

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 33m
    $51–244

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 5m
    $78–149

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h 15m
    $198–422

  5. Drive 470.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Carlsbadcar car 470.5 mi
    7h 48m
    $86–124

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    5h 35m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 33m
    $246–821

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 4m
    $204–723

Sacramento to Carlsbad by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 17h 15m.

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