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

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There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Carlsbad by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Tampa to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane TPA - CLD
    10h 15m
    $174–757

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 14h
    $418–786

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus bus
    2d 19h
    $724–1,533

  4. Drive 2,418.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Carlsbadcar car 2,418.8 mi
    39h 25m
    $442–638

  5. Fly Tampa to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 55m
    $254–859

  6. Fly Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    9h 35m

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    11h 12m
    $249–761

  8. Fly Tampa to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TPA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    13h 8m
    $226–920

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3d 14h
    $1,220–2,689

Tampa to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,103.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2d 14h.

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