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How to get fromCarlsbad to Wrightwoodby train, tram, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlsbad to Wrightwood by train, tram, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train, tram, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Glendora Stationtram tram
    3. Take the taxi from Glendora Station to Wrightwoodtaxi taxi
    3h 56m
    $168–227

  2. Drive 109.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Wrightwoodcar car 109.4 mi
    2h 1m
    $20–29

  3. Tram, shuttle, line 68 bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the tram from Coast Hwy Station to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Victorvilleshuttle bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Victor Valley Mall to Main St EB & Cataba Rdbus bus 68 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Main St EB & Cataba Rd to Wrightwood Community Centerbus bus 21
    7h 58m
    $34–66

Carlsbad to Wrightwood by tram, shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Wrightwood. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Glendora Station, then take the taxi to Wrightwood. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlsbad to Wrightwood in around 2h 1m.

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