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How to get fromVancouver to Carlsbadby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Vancouver to Carlsbad by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeYVR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
    7h 34m
    $135–961

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
    35h 25m
    $181–405

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
    43h 35m
    $243–491

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Coal Harbour Spb-CXH to Carlsbadrideshare1,363.6 mi
    23h 11m

  5. Drive 1,363.6 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Carlsbadcar1,363.6 mi
    23h 11m
    $313–451

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeYVR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus
    8h 14m

  7. Fly Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeYVR - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
    10h 25m
    $267–781

  8. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePAE - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
    10h 34m
    $158–714

  9. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeYVR - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
    10h 50m

Vancouver to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration35h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vancouver to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 35h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Oceanside via Seattle and Los Angeles in around 43h 35m.

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