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How to get fromSpokane to Carlsbadby plane, train, bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GEG - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 14m
    $94–452

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane GEG - CLD
    6h 58m
    $89–420

  3. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to San Ysidro, CAbus bus
    4. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    38h 26m
    $284–446

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    42h 34m
    $525–1,101

  5. Drive 1,247.5 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Carlsbadcar car 1,247.5 mi
    22h 32m
    $228–329

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GEG - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 59m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GEG - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 56m
    $116–523

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    39h 5m
    $235–454

Spokane to Carlsbad by bus and tram

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration38h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,078.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Spokane to Oceanside via Vancouver Station and Los Angeles in around 42h 34m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day.

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