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

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Carlsbad by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $128–413

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 31m
    $65–247

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    32h 30m
    $194–375

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 8m
    $472–963

  5. Drive 1,221.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Carlsbadcar car 1,221.5 mi
    20h 40m
    $223–322

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $180–835

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    7h 35m

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 36m
    $140–464

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 3m
    $349–496

Seattle to Carlsbad by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,108.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 32h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 38h 8m.

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