What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Cathedral City?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Cathedral City is to train and bus via San Bernardino which costs $17 - $25 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Cathedral City?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Cathedral City is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Cathedral City?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Cathedral City. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Date Palm at Perez via Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station and El Cielo at Baristo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Cathedral City?

The distance between Carlsbad and Cathedral City is 158 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to Cathedral City without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Cathedral City without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to Cathedral City?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Carlsbad to Cathedral City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Cathedral City bus from?

Carlsbad to Cathedral City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Cathedral City bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Cathedral City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Cathedral City?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Cathedral City is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Carlsbad to Cathedral City.

Where can I stay near Cathedral City?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Cathedral City.

Carlsbad to Cathedral City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Cathedral City by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 9m
$41–60
Train, bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
7h 38m
$18–25
Drive 99.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Cathedral Citycar 99.1 mi
2h 7m
$19–27
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 56m
$54–81

Carlsbad to Cathedral City by train, bus, and foot

14Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Cathedral City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Date Palm at Perez via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Baristo in around 6h 56m.

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