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How to get fromTexas to Carlsbadby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Texas to Carlsbad by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ELP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $159–489

  2. Fly Dallas to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $118–563

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus bus
    32h 16m
    $261–456

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 32m
    $546–1,124

  5. Drive 1,482.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Carlsbadcar car 1,482.2 mi
    22h 53m
    $271–391

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $153–409

  7. Fly San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 28m
    $363–808

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DFW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $145–480

  9. Fly El Paso International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ELP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    7h 50m

  10. Fly Abraham González International Airport to Tijuana International Airport, tram, train

    1. Fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane CJS - TIJ
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $130–284

  11. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    43h 3m
    $266–482

Texas to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration39h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$546Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 701.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Texas, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Huntington Park, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 32h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 39h 32m.

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