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How to get fromCarlsbad to Idyllwild–Pine Coveby train, bus, taxi, car, tram, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Idyllwild–Pine Cove 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 Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    4h 33m
    $144–179

  2. Drive 80 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Idyllwild–Pine Covecar car 80 mi
    1h 38m
    $15–22

  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 42m
    $84–118

  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 Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    $158–200

  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 51m
    $76–108

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 164.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Idyllwild–Pine Cove. 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–Pine Cove. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlsbad to Idyllwild–Pine Cove in around 1h 38m.

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