What is the cheapest way to get from Tempe to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Carlsbad is to bus and train which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tempe to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Carlsbad is to tram and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $45 - $300.

How far is it from Tempe to Carlsbad?

The distance between Tempe and Carlsbad is 321 miles. The road distance is 362.2 miles.

How do I travel from Tempe to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Tempe to Carlsbad without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 9m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Tempe to Carlsbad?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Tempe to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tempe to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Carlsbad is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Tempe to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 879+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

Tempe to Carlsbad - 8 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Tram to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
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1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
3h 44m
$49–297
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain Coaster
11h 9m
$59–119
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
12h 4m
$231–428
Drive 360.1 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Carlsbadcar 360.1 mi
6h 20m
$66–95
Fly Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SCF - CLD
4h 8m
$49–317
Fly Phoenix to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
4h 58m
$104–339
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
11h 28m
$67–97
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram
3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus 101
19h 54m
$104–184

Tempe to Carlsbad by tram, bus, and train

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11h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 319.3 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

JSX flies from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) once daily.

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