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How to get fromCarlsbad to La Quintaby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to La Quinta 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 12m
    $65–98

  2. Drive 102.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to La Quintacar car 102.8 mi
    2h 14m
    $19–28

  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 La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 20m
    $63–92

  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 La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 52m
    $76–118

  5. Train, bus via Hwy 111 at Adams

    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 58m
    $36–47

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 182.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to La Quinta via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop in around 6h 52m.

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