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How to get fromCarlsbad to Indioby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Indio by train, bus, or car

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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
    4h 59m
    $35–58

  2. Train, bus via Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus 10
    7h 13m
    $16–24

  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 Indio Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 22m
    $48–74

  4. Drive 103.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Indiocar car 103.1 mi
    2h 16m
    $19–28

Carlsbad to Indio by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Indio. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino, CA, then take the bus to Indio, CA. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Indio Amtrak Bus Stop via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 22m.

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