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How to get fromSurprise to Carlsbadby bus, plane, train, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Surprise to Carlsbad by bus, plane, train, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Line 571 bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Thunderbird Rd & Primrose to Van Buren St & 1st Avbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    4h 47m
    $51–299

  2. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    12h 22m
    $85–111

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Surprise to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 37m
    $290–497

  4. Drive 344.6 mi

    1. Drive from Surprise to Carlsbadcar car 344.6 mi
    6h 5m
    $63–91

  5. Line 106 bus, tram to Scottsdale Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from 111th Av & Silver Bell Dr to Thelda Williams TCbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Metro Pkwy to Central Ave/Camelbacktram tram
    3. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SCF - CLD
    5h 30m
    $53–321

  6. Line 571 bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunderbird Rd & Primrose to Van Buren St & 1st Avbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h
    $106–341

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train Coaster
    12h 25m
    $71–134

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    13h 5m
    $69–117

Surprise to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Surprise, AZ, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Surprise to Carlsbad. However, you can take the line 571 bus to Van Buren St & 1st Av, walk to Van Buren St & Central Av, take the line 1 bus to Washington St & 41st Pl, walk to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD), walk to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd, then take the line 309 bus to El Camino Real & Chestnut Av. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 111th Av & Silver Bell Dr to Oceanside via Thelda Williams TC, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Fontana, and San Bernardino Depot in around 12h 22m.

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