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How to get fromSanta Clara to Carlsbadby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clara to Carlsbad by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SNU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    12h 44m
    $224–821

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SNU - CLD
    11h 55m
    $204–769

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SNU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    12h 44m

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SNU - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    15h 31m
    $266–982

Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,424.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, Cuba and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Air Transat, and two other airlines fly from Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a week.

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