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With its enviable location just 45 minutes north of San Diego, getting to Carlsbad could not be easier!
The San Diego International Airport (SAN), in downtown San Diego, is an approximate 45-minute drive from Carlsbad. The airport is served by all major airlines and offers nonstop service to more than 70 destinations.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), in Carlsbad and operated by San Diego County, is the most convenient gateway to the area. CLD offers regional flights on Advanced Airlines flies from CLD to Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH), JSX has flights from CLD to Oakland/San Francisco Area (OAK), Scottsdale/Phoenix (SCF), and Las Vegas, NV (LAS). American Airlines will be starting a new service on February 13, 2025, from Carlsbad (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX).
Visitors can also fly into the John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is approximately a one-hour drive from the airport to Carlsbad. This airport offers nonstop trips from many destinations all over the country.
Travelers have the option to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), as well, which is approximately a two-hour drive to Carlsbad. LAX offers more non-stop flights than any other airport in Southern California.
A little over a two-hour drive from Carlsbad is the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), which is served by 12 airlines with nonstop flights to 31 destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is a passenger train service that runs along the coast of Southern California, starting in San Luis Obispo in the north and ending in downtown San Diego in the south. This option provides easy access between Los Angeles and San Diego, including arriving to Carlsbad via the Oceanside station stop.
The COASTER commuter train, run by the North County Transit District, runs from Oceanside to downtown San Diego with two stations in Carlsbad - Carlsbad Village and Carlsbad Poinsettia. Hop on the COASTER in Carlsbad to head to a Padres game or board at the Santa Fe Depot downtown and enjoy your trip north to Carlsbad!
The San Diego International Airport (SAN) makes renting a car convenient with internationally recognized brand-name rental car agencies onsite. Passengers can also arrange for a rideshares, taxi or private car service.
With multiple stops along the route, including popular destinations such as Old Town San Diego and Solana Beach, the COASTER train offers a convenient and reliable transportation option to and from Carlsbad. It's one of the most scenic train rides around - keep your eyes out for dolphins!
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