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How to get fromCarlsbad to Indian Wellsby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Indian Wells by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    5h 10m
    $62–91

  2. Drive 96.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Indian Wellscar car 96.1 mi
    2h 4m
    $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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 40m
    $46–65

  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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 12m
    $60–91

  5. Train, bus via Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    7h 59m
    $18–25

Carlsbad to Indian Wells by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, and Town Center & Hahn in around 7h 12m.

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