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

The cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Carlsbad is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vacaville to Carlsbad is to bus and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $70 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Vacaville and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct bus from Vacaville to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Vacaville Transportation Center and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Fairfield Transportation Center, San Francisco Bus Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Vacaville and Carlsbad?

No, there is no direct train from Vacaville to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Suisun-Fairfield and arriving at Oceanside via Martinez and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

How far is it from Vacaville to Carlsbad?

The distance between Vacaville and Carlsbad is 517 miles. The road distance is 483.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vacaville to Carlsbad without a car is to bus and BART and train which takes 15h 43m and costs $90 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Vacaville to Carlsbad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vacaville to Carlsbad bus from?

Vacaville to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Sol Trans, depart from Fairfield Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Vacaville to Carlsbad train from?

Vacaville to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.

Train or bus from Vacaville to Carlsbad?

The best way to get from Vacaville to Carlsbad is to train which takes 17h 42m and costs $210 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Vacaville to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Vacaville to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Sol Trans, arrive at San Francisco Ferry Building station.

Where does the Vacaville to Carlsbad train arrive?

Vacaville to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Vacaville to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Vacaville to Carlsbad is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Vacaville to Carlsbad.

How do I get a train ticket from Vacaville to Carlsbad?

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Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

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Vacaville to Carlsbad - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Vacaville to Carlsbad by bus, subway, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
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1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus
2. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
6h 6m
$65–297
Bus, BART, train
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus 40
2. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to Powell Streetsubway
3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
15h 43m
$92–148
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
17h 42m
$219–446
Drive 480.7 mi
1. Drive from Vacaville to Carlsbadcar 480.7 mi
8h 11m
$88–127
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
6h 49m
$90–284
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane OAK - CLD
5h 34m
$70–352
Bus, BART, shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus
2. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to Embarcaderosubway
3. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle
4. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
5. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
9h 18m
$180–328
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
8h 48m
$112–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fairfield Transportation Center to San Francisco Ferry Buildingbus 82
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
16h 55m
$82–155

Vacaville to Carlsbad by bus, subway, and train

8Weekly Services

15h 43mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.9 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Vacaville to Oceanside via Suisun-Fairfield, Martinez, and Los Angeles in around 17h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Fairfield Transportation Center, San Francisco Ferry Building, San Francisco Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 16h 55m.

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