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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Carlsbadby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Carlsbad by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 29m
    $40–60

  2. Drive 98.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Carlsbadcar car 98.3 mi
    1h 53m
    $18–26

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 37m
    $85–164

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 54m
    $52–78

  5. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    9h 50m
    $18–26

Desert Hot Springs to Carlsbad by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Oceanside via Palm Springs Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 54m.

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