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How to get fromCarlsbad to Desert Hot Springsby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    5h 48m
    $87–166

  2. Drive 98.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Desert Hot Springscar car 98.8 mi
    1h 53m
    $18–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 57m
    $41–60

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 29m
    $54–81

  5. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    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
    9h 59m
    $18–26

Carlsbad to Desert Hot Springs by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Desert Hot Springs via Los Angeles and Palm Springs Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Palm at First St via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 7h 29m.

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