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How to get fromSan Diego to Carlsbad Airport (CLD)by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, train, bus, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Bus, line 101 bus, line 309 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 6 to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rdbus bus 309
    2h
    $11–20

  2. Drive 32.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Carlsbad Airport (CLD)car car 32.2 mi
    41 min
    $6–9

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Diego to Carlsbad-CLDrideshare rideshare 32.2 mi
    41 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Carlsbad Airport (CLD)taxi taxi 32.2 mi
    41 min
    $140–180

  5. Train, line 101 bus, line 309 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 6 to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rdbus bus 309
    2h 8m
    $12–26

  6. Tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus 101
    3h
    $6–25

San Diego to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Carlsbad Airport (CLD), USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, and Encinitas Station Stall 6 in around 2h.

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