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How to get fromCarlsbad Airport (CLD) to Palm Springsby bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Palm Springs by bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 309 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd to San Luis Rey Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 309
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 4m
    $44–69

  2. Drive 96.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to Palm Springscar car 96.5 mi
    1h 52m
    $18–26

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Carlsbad-CLD to Palm Springsrideshare rideshare 96.5 mi
    1h 52m

  4. Line 309 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd to San Luis Rey Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 309
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 37m
    $56–90

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    10h 12m
    $20–30

Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Palm Springs by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Carlsbad Airport (CLD), USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via San Luis Rey Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 37m.

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