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How to get fromStanford University to Carlsbadby bus, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Stanford University to Carlsbad by bus, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus bus
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 55m
    $60–305

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    12h 46m
    $63–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 34m
    $161–349

  4. Drive 443 mi

    1. Drive from Stanford University to Carlsbadcar car 443 mi
    7h 36m
    $81–117

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    5h 52m
    $80–499

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    5h 53m
    $75–257

  7. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 1m
    $76–298

  8. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    5h 46m
    $66–346

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 30m
    $212–830

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 57m
    $69–142

Stanford University to Carlsbad by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Oceanside via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 15h 34m.

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