Rome2Rio

How to get fromVisalia to Carlsbadby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Carlsbad

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Visalia to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, plane, 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.

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 7m
    $73–137

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 25m
    $46–87

  3. Drive 269.9 mi

    1. Drive from Visalia to Carlsbadcar car 269.9 mi
    4h 38m
    $50–72

  4. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 20m
    $100–432

  5. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 53m

Visalia to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Visalia to Carlsbad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Visalia Transit Station to Oceanside Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound