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How to get fromSt. Louis to Carlsbadby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Carlsbad by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane STL - CLD
    8h 4m
    $174–758

  2. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $134–240

  3. Train via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    43h 42m
    $649–1,397

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    44h 5m
    $302–564

  5. Drive 1,797.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Carlsbadcar car 1,797.2 mi
    29h 24m
    $328–474

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    8h 16m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane STL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 49m
    $226–920

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 14h
    $805–1,664

St. Louis to Carlsbad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,568.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Oceanside via Kansas City and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 43h 42m.

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