What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Oceanside and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Palm Springs?

The distance between Carlsbad and Palm Springs is 154 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Carlsbad to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Palm Springs bus from?

Carlsbad to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Palm Springs is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Carlsbad to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

Carlsbad to Palm Springs - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlsbad to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 23m
$40–59
Drive 96.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Palm Springscar 96.3 mi
1h 49m
$18–26
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 55m
$54–85

Carlsbad to Palm Springs by train and bus

14Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 55m.

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