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How to get fromCarlsbad to Portervilleby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlsbad to Porterville by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Delano Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Delano Bus Stop to Portervilletaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $138–221

  2. Drive 247 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Portervillecar car 247 mi
    4h 29m
    $46–66

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    3. Take the taxi from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Portervilletaxi taxi
    4h 46m

  4. Train, bus, taxi via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Delano to Portervilletaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $141–218

  5. Train, bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Tiptonbus bus 1
    3. Take the taxi from Tipton to Portervilletaxi taxi
    9h 3m
    $132–174

  6. Train, bus, taxi via Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Delano to Portervilletaxi taxi
    10h 40m
    $126–181

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Visalia Transit Station to Portervilletaxi taxi
    7h 18m
    $190–552

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    3. Drive from San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBP to Portervillecar car
    6h 47m
    $200–396

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 259.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Porterville. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Delano Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Porterville. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlsbad to Porterville in around 4h 29m.

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