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How to get fromCarlsbad to Idyllwildby train, bus, taxi, car, tram, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Idyllwild by train, bus, taxi, car, tram, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $134–179

  2. Drive 79.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Idyllwildcar car 79.3 mi
    1h 35m
    $15–21

  3. Tram, shuttle, line 28 bus

    1. Take the tram from Coast Hwy Station to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th Stshuttle bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Fourth + G Street to Grant + Floridabus bus 28
    4h 39m
    $84–114

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $148–205

  5. Train, line 22 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Grant + Floridabus bus 28
    6h 48m
    $76–103

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 164.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Idyllwild, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Idyllwild. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlsbad to Idyllwild in around 1h 35m.

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