There are 5 ways to get from Tulare to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
7h 42m$72–133Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
8h$44–84Drive 259 mi
- Drive from Tulare to Carlsbadcar 259 mi
4h 26m$48–69Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
6h 50m$100–432Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BFL - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus
6h 28m
Tulare to Carlsbad by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tulare to Carlsbad is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Tulare to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulare to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Tulare Bus Stop and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Tulare and Carlsbad is 264 miles. The road distance is 260.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tulare to Carlsbad without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 42m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Tulare to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Tulare to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tulare Bus Stop station.
Tulare to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulare to Carlsbad is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Tulare to Carlsbad.
There are 883+ hotels available in Carlsbad.
What companies run services between Tulare, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
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