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

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There are 12 ways to get from Stockton to Carlsbad by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 27m
    $79–158

  2. Bus, train via Greenfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 30m
    $70–115

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    16h 49m
    $171–358

  4. Drive 423.7 mi

    1. Drive from Stockton to Carlsbadcar car 423.7 mi
    7h 1m
    $78–112

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

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $89–527

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 50m
    $71–135

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

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    6h 42m
    $100–299

  8. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $111–305

  9. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    5h 26m
    $80–367

  10. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    7h 4m
    $76–312

  11. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 37m
    $221–838

  12. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 3m
    $540–840

Stockton to Carlsbad by bus, foot, and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Oceanside via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 16h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Stockton to Oceanside Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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